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This collection of extraordinary stories brings to life the heroes and heroines that helped shape a new nation. You'll enjoy these portraits of courage and determination in the face of adversity. Great listening for the whole family.
Stories Included:
PAUL REVERE -PATRIOT SILVERSMITH Early events in the Revolution, Boston Tea Party
PAUL REVERE AND THE ROAD TO REVOLUTION Incidents that led to open rebellion
PAUL REVERE'S FAMOUS RIDE Revere's historic ride
PAUL REVERE AND THE SHOTS AT LEXINGTON The Revolution's first shots.
ELI WHITNEY-BOY CRAFTSMAN Eli shows ingenuity and promise
ELI WHITNEY-MASTER MECHANIC Eli invents the cotton gin
MARY JEMISON-GIRL CAPTIVE a young teen is captured by Indians
MARY JEMISON-SENECA SQUAW Mary grows up with the Senecas
SYBIL LUDINGTON-GIRL PATRIOT a 16-year-old girl makes a dangerous ride to warn that the British are attacking
LUCRIETTA MOTT Quaker girl grows up and becomes a defender of human rights
GOLD, LONELINESS AND LETTERS The California Gold Rush creates a need for more rapid mail delivery
THUNDERING HOOFBEATS The beginnings of the Pony Express
