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Unlikely Heroes: Ordinary Men and Women Whose Courage Won the Revolution

The story of founding of the United States may be the single greatest event in the history of the rise and fall of nations. Thirteen infant colonies challenged the mightiest military power on earth and won! What sustained them through the six long years of war? It was their dream of freedom and liberty that drove them ona dream shared by thousands of little people, both men and women, whose deeds and names are now mostly forgotten. The true stories in this book will inspire readers and help them value the freedom we may take for granted. Youll gain a new appreciation for the unsung heroes who helped give birth to a nation!

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 254 pages

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