Women Heroes of the American Revolution: 20 Stories of Espionage, Sabotage, Defiance, and Rescue

WOMEN HEROES OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTIoN           SUSAN M. CASEY

When you think of the American Revolution, perhaps you envision the Boston Tea Party, Paul Revere’s infamous ride, or George Washington crossing the Delaware River. But there are many other, lesser-known stories of the war that engulfed women’s lives as it did the lives of their fathers, husbands, and sons. Some women served as spies, nurses, and water carriers; some helped as fundraisers, writers, and couriers; and still, others functioned as resistors, rescuers, and—surprisingly—even soldiers. Most often, their names did not make it into history books.
 
In Women Heroes of the American Revolution, these fascinating women step into the spotlight they deserve. You’ll learn about such brave rebels as Martha Bratton, who blew up a supply of gunpowder to keep it out of the hands of approaching British troops and boldly claimed, “It was I who did it!”; 16-year-old Sybil Ludington, who rode her horse Star twice as far as the legendary Paul Revere did in order to help her father, Colonel Ludington, muster his scattered troops to fight the British; and Deborah Sampson Gannett, who bound her chest, dressed as a man, enlisted in the Continental Army as Robert Shurtliff, and served undetected for three years alongside her fellow soldiers.
 
These and 17 other inspiring stories of women and girls contributing to our nation’s independence are recounted through energetic narrative and revealing letters and documents that allow us to hear the voices of the women themselves and those who knew and admired them. 

PAT'S REVIEW

When I received this book a few years ago from Netgalley I did not realize that it was a children’s book. Still, the women that are mentioned in this book are taught in any grade schools, junior high, or high school. Some of these women were spies, or saboteurs against the British plotted and were able to get their husband out of captivity. This might not be a big deal to some people but the British held prisoners on ships so to find out where they were would take time. This is a good book to just see that women also played a role in our countries freedom. I received this book from Netgalley.com I gave it 4 stars. Follow us at www.1rad-readerreviews.com