Westerham - a Social and Commercial History 1865-1915

CURTIS, Bill

Past Times Press

"An ode to the great Lafayette, beautifully told and richly illustrated..." -Alan R. Hoffman, Translator Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825: Journal of a Voyage to the United States, and President, The American Friends of Lafayette. "A great addition to the Lafayette] canon" -Diane Shaw, Director Emerita of Special Collections & College Archives, Lafayette CollegeInspired by the Broadway hit, HAMILTON, and by Longfellow's "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," author Dorothea Jensen wrote this short rhyming narrative about the Marquis de Lafayette and his crucial role in our Revolutionary War. A glossary and extensive endnotes supply further information about the historical figures and events mentioned in the poem. This playful historical account is aimed at middle schoolers, as well as young and older adults. It would be entertaining and educational to perform in a classroom or other settings, such as events celebrating the upcoming bicentennial of Lafayette's 1824-5 Farewell Tour of America. A Few Things You Will Learn from this Book: <ul><li>Who the unlikely person was who inspired Lafayette to help America</li><li>How Lafayette's powerful father-in-law tried to discourage his plan</li><li>Why such a high rank was given to an inexperienced 19-year-old</li><li>How Lafayette helped strengthen the crucial French Alliance</li><li>What Lafayette's key successes were as a military commander in America</li></ul> Jensen has previously written two historical novels for young readers (middle graders and young adults) about Lafayette and about the American Revolution. These are entitled A BUSS FROM LAFAYETTE, and THE RIDDLE OF PENNCROFT FARM.

Liberty-Loving Lafayette: How ‘America’s Favorite Fighting Frenchman’ Helped Win Our Independence

Teen & Young Adult

Jensen, Dorothea

Literature & Fiction

Find out what Hamilton left out about Lafayette, "the Lancelot of the Revolutionary set." 
Inspired by the Broadway hit, HAMILTON: THE MUSICAL, and Longfellow' s "The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere," this is a short, playful, accurate, illustrated, RHYMING history of the crucial role Lafayette played in the American Revolution. It can be performed in its entirety in 20 minutes, and could easily be done in a hip hop style. This unique history, aimed at readers of all ages, includes a glossary, extensive endnotes, and classic pictures to supply further information about the historical figures and events mentioned in the poem.\n". . .a perfect example of how a writer can make history/learning history fun. . .the accompanying art is wonderful"--David Bruce Smith, author of Abigail and John, founder of the Grateful American Foundation, and co-founder of the Grateful American Book Prize\n"An ode to the great Lafayette, beautifully told and richly illustrated..."--Alan R. Hoffman, Translator, Lafayette in America in 1824 and 1825: Journal of a Voyage to the United States, and President, The American Friends of Lafayette.\n"A great addition to the [Lafayette] canon" --Diane Shaw, Director Emerita of Special Collections & College Archives, Lafayette College\n"Dorothea Jensen brings Lafayette to life for all ages"--Chuck Schwam, Publisher, American Friends of Lafayette Gazette\nA Few Things You Will Learn from this Book 
Who the unlikely person was who inspired Lafayette to help America How Lafayette's powerful father-in-law tried to discourage his plan Why such a high rank was given to an inexperienced 19-year-old How Lafayette helped strengthen the crucial French Alliance What Lafayette's key successes were as a military commander in America 
Honors 
Winner, 2nd Place (History Nonfiction), Royal Dragonfly Book Awards; Winner, Bronze Medal (Young Adult Nonfiction), Readers' Favorite Book Awards; Finalist (History Nonfiction), Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards; Finalist (Young Adult Nonfiction), Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards; Winner, First Place (Biography: Historical), Firebird Book Award; Winner First Place (Young Adult Nonfiction), Firebird Book Award

Liberty-Loving Lafayette: How 'America's Favorite Fighting Frenchman' Helped Win Our Independence

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