American Revolution / written by Stuart Murray.
| Author/creator | Murray, Stuart, 1948- |
| Other author | Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Inc. |
| Other author | Smithsonian Institution. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Rev. ed. |
| Publication Info | London ; New York : DK, 2005. |
| Description | 71 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps ; 29 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Variant title | Eyewitness American Revolution |
| Series | Eyewitness books Eyewitness books. ^A409076 |
| Contents | Life in British America -- War in New World -- Taxation without representation -- Revolutions' opposing leaders -- Unrest becomes revolution -- Breed's Hill, siege of Boston -- Recruiting, training -- Armies of king, congress -- Early Northern battles -- Declaration of Independence -- Battles, campaigns -- Victory at Saratoga -- Attacks on frontier -- Winter soldier -- Symbols of freedom -- France becomes ally -- War at sea -- Embattled New York -- Spies, traitors -- Home front, behind the lines -- Camps, prisons -- Soldier's doctor -- War for the South -- Yorktown -- Last two years of war -- Peace, birth of a nation -- George Washington, Father of his Country -- Did you know? -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Abstract | Presents a visual guide to the people, battles, and events of America's war for independence, and includes explanatory text. |
| General note | At head of title: Eyewitness. |
| General note | "In association with the Smithsonian Institution." |
| General note | "Discover how a few brave patriots battled a great empire-- the commanders, the conflicts, and the weaponry"--Cover. |
| General note | Includes index. |
| LCCN | 2001047619 |
| ISBN | 0756610605 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780756610609 (lib. bdg.) |
| ISBN | 0756610591 (trade bdg.) |
| ISBN | 9780756610593 (trade bdg.) |
| Stock number | 1241887 QBI |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | TRC Nonfiction | 973.3 M966A | ✔ Available | Place Hold |