By the Sword
A Young Man Meets War
Honesdale, Pa. : Calkins Creek Books, 2007.
Format: Book
Edition: First edition.
Description: 40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Spurred by the cry for freedom and the blood spilled at the battles of Lexington and Concord, young teacher Benjamin Tallmadge sacrifices his career and his dreams to enlist in George Washington's army in Revolutionary America.
Young readers who love the Broadway smash "Hamilton" will devour this story of fiery combat during one of American history's most harrowing moments. Follow Benjamin Tallmadge and his beloved horse, Highlander, at the Battle of Long Island. Hear cannons blast, smell gunpowder, watch the enemy barrel forward as Benjamin must fire or die. Witness grisly war and see whether he and the rest of the battered Americans can escape from Brooklyn unscathed. Author Selene Castrovilla weaves Tallmadge's own account with additional details from primary-source documents and extensive research to deliver this action-adventure story with heart, which will have you rooting for Benjamin as he gives his all for his country, and for his horse.
Young readers who love the Broadway smash "Hamilton" will devour this story of fiery combat during one of American history's most harrowing moments. Follow Benjamin Tallmadge and his beloved horse, Highlander, at the Battle of Long Island. Hear cannons blast, smell gunpowder, watch the enemy barrel forward as Benjamin must fire or die. Witness grisly war and see whether he and the rest of the battered Americans can escape from Brooklyn unscathed. Author Selene Castrovilla weaves Tallmadge's own account with additional details from primary-source documents and extensive research to deliver this action-adventure story with heart, which will have you rooting for Benjamin as he gives his all for his country, and for his horse.
Subjects:
Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835 -- Juvenile literature.
Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776 -- Juvenile literature.
Soldiers -- Connecticut -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Long Island (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835 -- Juvenile literature.
Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776 -- Juvenile literature.
Soldiers -- Connecticut -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Long Island (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives -- Juvenile literature.
Target Audience: 770L
ISBN:
9781590784273 (alk. paper)
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Call Number | Location | Shelf Location | Status |
C HISTORY War Am. Revolut Cas | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY War Am. Revolut Cas | Main (Downtown) | Garden Level, Children's NonFiction | In |
C HISTORY War Am. Revolut Cas | Sandhills Indoors | Children's NonFiction | In |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 37-40).