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The traditional holiday season is also a time to remember the heroes and events of the American Revolution. On December 26th in 1776, 230 years ago this month, General George Washington led American forces to victory at the Battle of Trenton. To help celebrate, this month the Government Printing Office is featuring the following publications on the American Revolution. Sea Raiders of the American Revolution: The Continental Navy in European Waters Publisher: Defense Dept., Navy, Naval Historical Center Description: Discusses three American Revolutionary War captains: Lambert Wickes, Gustavus Conyngham, and John Paul Jones. Each of them led raids on British waters during the American Revolution. Year/Pages: 2003: 73 p.; ill. American Revolution at a Glance, 1775-1783 Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service
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Describes in chronological order the story of the American Revolution Year/Pages: 2001: Folder; ill. Boston and the American Revolution: Boston National Historical Park, Massachusetts Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Describes the urban environment of Boston at the time of the American Revolution. Includes a section on historic sites in Boston and related Massachusetts sites. Year/Pages: 1998: 96 p.; ill. Mud & Guts: A Look at the Common Soldier of the American Revolution Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Provides an informal study in text and cartoons of American troops in the Revolution, with particular emphasis on the life of the common foot soldier. Includes cartoon illustrations. Contains copyright material. Year/Pages: 1978: 64 p.; ill. 1995-repr. Battle of Kings Mountain 1780, With Fire and Sword Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: Describes and illustrates the land and the people for which the Battle of Kings Mountain was fought in South Carolina on October 17, 1780. Contains unnumbered pages. Year/Pages: 1978: 80 p.; ill. 1991-repr. Cowpens: "Downright Fighting," the Story of Cowpens Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Recounts the story behind the defeat, of the British forces under Banastre Tarleton by Daniel Morgan's rebels that helped turn the tide of the Revolutionary War in the South. The battlefield, a pasture in North Carolina, is now part of the National Park System. Includes brief notes about related battlegrounds and a list of books for further reading. Year/Pages: 1988: 96 p.; ill. Morristown: A History and Guide, Morristown National Historical Park, New Jersey Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Describes and illustrates the history of Morristown, New Jersey during and after the Revolutionary War. Includes a guide to the present day site. Year/Pages: 1983: 111 p.; ill. 1988-repr. Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: A poster that gives detailed information about United States naval vessels and their engagements with the British during the Revolutionary War. Year/Pages: 1976: Poster, 29x39 in. Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: A poster that provides detailed information about the British Army in America during the Revolutionary War. Year/Pages: 1976: Poster, 29x39 in. Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service Description: A poster that gives detailed information about London during the Revolutionary War. Year/Pages: 1976: Poster, 29x39 in. Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: A poster that provides detailed information about Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War. Year/Pages: 1976: Poster, 29x39 in. [ Top ]
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