Breathe
life into those old, dusty textbook characters
and
re-discover these amazing "lost stories" of the Revolutionary War!
These
28 full length audio dramatizations
of
little known heroes and exciting adventures
during
the War of American Independence
will
make history come to vivid life for you and your kids
Some of the great half hour audio programs you'll hear in this great collection include:
ReveilleIn the bleak winter of 1777 the American Continental Army was in miserable condition. The enemy had scored decisive victories at Brandywine and Philadelphia, and the army lacked food, clothing and arms for its soldiers. Scores of soldiers deserted each day. General Washington knew his troops must be trained and morale built in time for the springtime campaigns, and he turned to Baron Von Steuben, a brilliant Prussian officer, and a friend of the Colonial cause. It was the turning point of the war, for under Von Steuben's tutelage and Washington's leadership, the American Army at Valley Forge became a strong, confident fighting force that won battle after battle.
Molly Pitcher, SoldierDuring the battle of Monmouth, on June 28th, 1778, "one of the hottest days ever known" when soldiers were dying of heat and thrust, the wife of John Hays, a sergeant of artillery, carried water in a pitcher to the thirsty soldiers. They gave her the name "Molly Pitcher". During the battle, her husband was struck down and the artillery piece he had manned was ordered withdrawn. She at once stepped to the front, seized the rammer and continued to assist in firing the piece effectively till the close of the battle.
Strike A Blow for FreedomIn 1778, young Thomas Forty was a printer's helper at a New York "Tory" newspaper -- though his sympathies were with the Continentals. After speaking out on his convictions, he was taken to the infamous Tory prison, "Sugar House", where he witnessed first-hand the brutal treatment of the prisoners, and was told to make a choice: betray General Washington, or be executed as a traitor to the king.
Signal to the WorldIt was against the religious convictions of Quaker Robert Townsend to practice violence or carry weapons, but his ingenuity and courage made him the key man in one of the most effective spy rings ever known. Posing as a prosperous merchant in support of the Torys, Townsend had many friends among the British officers, including their Commander-in-Chief Sir Henry Clinton. When the British suspected who the spy might be, they seized Townsend's wife Susan, and he had to make a choice between his religious convictions and his patriotism.
That Moore GirlBess Moore, a young Southern girl, became a most unusual hero of the Revolutionary War and the talk of the town when she overheard the plans of the enemy and determined, whatever the cost, to warn the local militia in time to save the citizens of her town.
The Greatest RiskThirty years before the Revolutionary War, the supporters of Bonnie Prince Charlie sent several secret agents, including James McDaniel, to America to organize an overthrow of the local government in order to discredit King George's rule. Settling in Salem, NJ, and getting to know the colonists, he became convinced that Americans did not need or want ANY king at all, but should be able to govern themselves. However,when the other agents began their uprising, it was up to McDaniel to try to stop it if he could....
Mr. Peale and the DinosaurCharles Wilson Peale of Philadelphia was a man of many interests, including watchmaking, dentistry, portrait painting and scientific experimentation. But he never seemed to accomplish anything of any lasting significance until his friend Benjamin Franklin suggested he start a museum of natural history. "Such a museum could help the American people realize and appreciate the great wonders of the new world," said Franklin. And find wonders Peale did... though he had to dig for his star attraction.
A Storm at MonticelloA modern day couple on holiday arrive at Monticello after hours and find it closed -- but an odd man named Burgess greets them and offers to take them on a tour through the house. In strange detail, Mr. Burgess tells the visitors the story of Thomas Jefferson, and his love of home, family and country -- and it seems like he knows the person he is talking about VERY well indeed....
The Grand DesignIn 1790, with the war behind the country, President George Washington commissioned Major Pierre Charles L'Enfant to design the Capitol city of the new United States. L'Enfant submits plans magnificent and breathtaking in scope... and as plans are made to begin work on the new Washington DC, other men saw a way to turn the project to their own advantage and become wealthy.
Mutiny in the Colonial ArmyIn this excellent episode of "You Are There", we travel back to a wind-swept parade grounds at Princeton, NJ, January 8, 1781, where eleven poorly clothed and paid regiments of General George Washington's Colonial Army have killed or wounded several of their commanding officers, marched out of camp, and set up their own armed headquarters in the College of New Jersey. Can General Washington negotiate a settlement with the mutineers before they turn on their countrymen and join the British? An amazing true story.
Listen, My ChildrenListen my children and you shall hear
Of the midnight ride of Paul Revere,
On the eighteenth of April, in Seventy-five;
Hardly a man is now alive
Who remembers that famous day and year....
So begins Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's classic poem, "Paul Revere's Ride". But aside from that famous ride, what else do you and your kids know about the man Paul Revere? In this program, you'll learn many fascinating and little known stories about this great colonial patriot!
Incident at LancasterIn this exciting Revolutionary War story, American soldier Captain James Lee went behind the colonial prison walls, posing as a Tory prisoner, to learn the method that British prisoners-of-war were using to escape.
As If A Door Were OpeningThe amazing story of the Marquis de Lafayette, from his arrival in the New World to his remarkable career as a general in the Continental Army, and then his appointment as a member of George Washington's staff
Three Words"Victory or Death!" These three words were the keys to the most daring military strategy of Washington's military career. This is the story of the origin of those words at the Battle of Trenton, and how they became the password for victory for the Colonials.
Ready on the RightAlexander Hamilton was an aide to General Washington in the early months of the Revolutionary War, but he longed to obtain a field command and fight the British on the battlefield. This is the story of how he got his wish, and in doing so, formed "The Alexander Hamilton Battery", the oldest unit in the American Army.
The Dangerous MissionCaptain Allan McLane of Delaware was an audacious and daring raider of the British encampments as well as an undercover spy. His bravery and quick thinking was responsible for the American victory at Stony Point.
That Secret RoadThe story of how two of General Washington's most famous spies saved the French fleet during the War, through their ingenious and daring secret messages.
One Came ThroughWe've all heard of Paul Revere's famous midnight ride to Lexington to let the people know the British were coming... but few know about the other man who also rode at midnight that same night, William Dawes. This is his story.
The Story of Patrick HenryHear in this program the little known stories and events from the life of Patrick Henry that climaxed in his fiery speech in the Virginia House of Burgesses: "Give me Liberty, or give me Death!"
The Battle of the OvensChristopher Ludwick was a humble man, a good and honest baker who had immigrated from Germany to Philadelphia. Though he was too old to serve in the Continental Army, he was determined to do his part for his country. He persisted until he became the Superintendent of Bakers for the Continental Army. He knew that an Army had to eat -- and armed with this knowledge, helped snatch victory from the jaws of almost certain defeat.
The SpyA dramatization James Fenimore Cooper's second novel, which was hugely popular when published -- a classic adventure tale about the American Revolution, set in Westchester Country. The protagonist was Harvey Birch, a supposed loyalist who actually was a spy for George Washington, disguised as 'Mr Harper'.
The Incomparable DoctorKnown for his good nature, sense of humor, and warm charm, Benjamin Franklin won the affection of all who he met, and was a highly successful diplomat for the Colonies during the years preceding the revolution. Here is the little known story of his meeting with Lord Howe in a final, desperate effort to negotiate an honorable peace during the Revolutionary War.
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John YankeeIn 1770, six years before the revolution, eight British soldiers were charged with murder and put on trial in Boston. Their offense: Shooting into an angry colonial mob. When no Tory lawyer would dare handle their case for fer of reprisals, young John Adams stepped up to defend the soldiers, at the risk of losing the respect of his fellow Colonists.
Thomas PaineFiery, trouble-making writer Thomas Paine, more than almost any other man, gave America the will to be free. Thomas Jefferson claimed that his plain-talk history of the Colonial struggle, "Common Sense", inspired the Declaration of Independence. His turbulent and ultimately tragic story is portrayed in this and the following program, "The Hated Hero of 1776", offer a fascinating portrait of this patriot.
The Hated Hero of 1776Years after the Revolution, President Thomas Jefferson attempts to bring Thomas Paine back to the United States from his long years of exile in France. But Paine's rabble-rousing and drunken behavior has turned his fellow Americans against him, even though it was his pen that sparked the ardor that had pushed the Country to freedom years before.
Native LandThe stories of several American women -- from the days of the Revolutionary War to World War II -- who helped guide the course of the nation and shape its destiny are told in this fascinating series of vignettes in this program.
A Tooth For Paul RevereStephen Vincent Benet's warm and humorous classic story of how a simple farmer who had stood with his companions against the British at Concord Bridge went to see a renowned silversmith in Boston about getting a replacement for his broken tooth. He remained to join that silversmith, who was named Paul Revere, at that fateful night in Lexington.
New World a'ComingHear several fascinating and little known stories of how many black colonists, though slaves themselves, contributed to the cause of freedom by serving as soldiers in the Colonial Army, foiling a plot to poison General Washington, and more.
Valley ForgeThe bitter months of the Colonial Army's encampment at Valley Forge in 1777 seemed to many to be the final, crushing defeat of the struggling American Army. But it proved to be the end of disasters, and the beginning of victory for the Americans' cause. This is the story of how General Washington found a way to give his men the inspiration, hope, and fortitude they needed to go forth to battle and victory. A great companion piece to the program "Reveille", described above.
plus
Two Classic Bonus ebooks:
"TRUE TO THE OLD FLAG"
by G. A. Henty!
is the classic G. A. Henty tale of the American Revolution,
told from the perspective of a young boy caught up in the
turbulent events of the time. It is another great Henty story,
mixing history, excitement and adventure.For some unknown reason, this book is not currently available in print from any publisher.
However, we have included the complete text of this exciting and educational Henty historical adventure
in PDF format on this CD collection.and
This wonderful "read aloud" story of Franklin's life and times
will delight old and young readers alike. We guarantee your family will
thoroughly enjoy this classic illustrated retelling of
Franklin's life by author James BaldwinPLUS 3rd BONUS:
EXTRA BONUS AUDIO BIOGRAPHY
of Benjamin Franklin's life
-- a great companion piece to this delightful ebook --
is also included in this collection!
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