
audiobook
by L. Carroll (Levi Carroll) Judson
Transcriber's Note
PREFACE.
PART I.
PART II.
PART I.
JOHN ADAMS.
SAMUEL ADAMS.
BENEDICT ARNOLD.
JOSHUA BARNEY.
JOSIAH BARTLETT.
A sweeping portrait of the people who shaped a fledgling nation, this work gathers concise biographies of more than two hundred Revolutionary figures—from well‑known signers of the Declaration to the lesser‑known warriors whose names have faded from memory. The author blends factual detail with reflective commentary, offering just enough documentary evidence to illuminate each character’s role while keeping the narrative brisk and approachable for a modern listener. The selection spans political visionaries, battlefield leaders, and civic activists, providing a panoramic view of the ideas and deeds that fueled the quest for independence.
Presented in clear, laconic language, the book is peppered with period illustrations that bring the era to life without overwhelming the story. It places the Revolution within the broader context of earlier conflicts such as the French and Indian War, highlighting how those experiences forged the resolve of the new Republic. Listeners will find a blend of history and moral insight that invites both education and quiet contemplation.
Language
en
Duration
~22 hours (1309K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Patrick Hopkins and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was made using scans of public domain works from the University of Michigan Digital Libraries.)
Release date
Oct 25, 2010
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for lively 19th-century histories of the American Revolution and the founding era, this writer brought famous statesmen to life for general readers. His books on the Declaration’s signers and other early American figures were widely circulated and are still preserved in major digital libraries.
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