For Virginia and for Independence: Twenty-Eight Revolutionary War Soldiers from the Old Dominion

by Harry M. Ward

The phrase "American Revolutionary War Hero" usually brings to mind George Washington, John Paul Jones and other famous officers. Heroes, however, existed throughout the ranks during the Revolution, and many made their marks without ever receiving proper recognition. These portraits of 28 Virginia Revolutionary soldiers expand the historical record of those who can be called a "hero." Whether as infantryman, cavalryman, marine, militiaman, spy,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786461306
• ISBN13: 9780786461301
• Release Date: September 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 225 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher