A biography of Miles Standish, military soldier and leader of the Plymouth Colony, who sailed aboard the Mayflower to help protect the Pilgrims and their settlement in North America.
Discusses the situations and events that led to the Boston Massacre, the precursor to the American Revolutionary War, including information on the colonies' relationship with Britain and the effects of the French and Indian War.
Provides background information on the people and events connected with the writing of the Declaration of Independence and briefly examines the contents of the document itself.
Describes the life of Daniel Boone, including his exploration of Kentucky, his interaction with various Indian tribes, and his role in the westward expansion of the American frontier.
Explains the events leading up to the formation of the Massachusetts 54th, a regiment of free blacks, and its participation in the Civil War. Sidebars include quotations from leaders of the time and facts about African American soldiers.
A biography of Sam Houston, including his early life with the Cherokee Indians, his political career in Washington, D.C., and his role in the history of Texas.
An account of Zebulon Pike and his explorations in the Northwest and West, including his activities in Mexico on behalf of General James Wilkinson and his role in the War of 1812.
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