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Alexander Hamilton

Written by Ron Chernow
731 Pages + acknowledgments, bibliography and source notes

Ron Chernow, whom The New York Times has called "as elegant an architect of monumental histories as we've seen in decades,: vividly re-creates the whole sweep of Alexander Hamilton's turbulent life--his exotic, brutal upbringing; his titanic feuds with celebrated rivals; his pivotal role in defining the shape of the federal government; his shocking illicit romances; his enlightened abolitionism; and his famous death in a duel with Aaron Burr in July 1804. Drawing upon extensive, unparalleled research--including nearly fifty previously undiscovered essays highlighting Hamilton's fiery journalism as well as his revealed missives to colleagues and frights--this biography of the extraordinarily gifted founding father who galvanized, inspired, and scandalized the newborn nation is the work by which all others will be measured.

$18.00
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Patriots The Men Who Started the American Revolution

Written by A.J. Langguth
563 pages + notes, bibliography and index

With meticulous research and page-turning suspense, Patriots brings to life the American Revolution-the battles, the treacheries, and the dynamic personalities of the men who forged our freedom. George Washington, John Adams, Samuel Adams, Be Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, Patric Henry-these heroes were men of intellect, passion, and ambition. From the secret meetings of the Songs of Liberty to the final victory at Yorktown and the new Congress, Patriots vividly re-creates one of history's greatest eras.

$18.00
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Betsy Ross and the Making of America

Written by Marla R. Miller
362 Pages + acknowledgments and source notes

Legend has it that as the American colonies hurtled towards independence, representatives of the Continental Congress, including George Washington, walked into Betsy Ross's Philadelphia upholstery shop and commissioned the first flag of the Revolutionary nation. Although this story has long made Betsy Ross one of America's most celebrated patriots, little had been known until now about the woman behind the flag. Drawing on new sources and bringing a fresh, keen eye to the fabled creator of "the first flag," Marla R. Miller thoroughly reconstructs the life behind the legend.

$30.00
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Mourning Art & Jewelry

Written by Maureen DeLorme
253 Pages + glossary, bibliography and source notes

This lovely book is offered in conjuction with our newest exhibit, "Death Parts United Hearts: Death in the Life of Betsy Ross." By exploring the ways in which decorative art has been used to commemorate and memorialize loved ones, the reader can gain further insight into the historical custom of mourning as it was practiced in colonial times. Over 500 color photos display jewelry, portrait miniatures, pottery and glassware, posthumous photographs, hair-work memorials, and more, with current values provided in the captions. Historians, dealers, and collectors alike will find this book to be an excellent resource.

$59.95
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Betsy Ross's Five Pointed Star

Written by John Balderston Harker
160 Pages + 30 pages of pictures

A fifth-generation descendant of Betsy Ross, Harker presents a remarkably well-researched and academically-angled account of Betsy Ross’ role in American history. Includes museum images and exhibits, a timeline of the flag’s evolution, and genealogy of Ross and Harker.

Paperback, 99 pages.

$20.00
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Betsy Ross - Designer of Our Flag

Written by Ann Weil Illustrated by Al Fiorentino
One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies-easily read by children of eight and up-today's youngster is swept right into history.

Ages 8+

$5.99
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Independent Dames

Written by New York Times bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson, Illustrated by Matt Faulkner
Listen up! You've all heard about the great men who led and fought during the American Revolution? but did you know that guys only make up part of the story? What about the women? The girls? The dames? Did they play a part? Of course they did, and with page after page of superbly researched information and thoughtfully detailed illustrations, acclaimed novelist and picture-book author Laurie Halse Anderson and charismatic illustrator Matt Faulkner prove the case in this entertaining, informative, and long overdue homage to those independent dames!

Book chosen by Betsy for Story time With Betsy!

$16.99

John Adams

By David McCullough
651 + notes and bibliography

In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who thought, wrote, and spoke out for the "Great Cause" come what might, who traveled far and wide in all seasons and often at extreme risk; who rose to become the second President of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was rightly celebrated for his integrity, and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history.

$20.00
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John Adams Audio Book

By David McCullough
Read by Edward Herrmann

In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous life-journey of John Adams, the brilliant, fiercely independent, often irascible, always honest Yankee patriot who spared nothing in his zeal for the American Revolution; who thought, wrote, and spoke out for the "Great Cause" come what might, who traveled far and wide in all seasons and often at extreme risk; who rose to become the second President of the United States and saved the country from blundering into an unnecessary war; who was rightly celebrated for his integrity, and regarded by some as "out of his senses"; and whose marriage to the wise and valiant Abigail Adams is one of the moving love stories in American history.

$39.95
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Patriots, Pirates, Heroes and Spies

Written By Sandy Lloyd
159 pages

Sweet, demure Lydia Darragh was a Quaker, a patriot...and a spy! Her story, and the stories of inventors, witches, and a cow, come to vibrant life in Patriots, Pirates, Heroes & Spies: Stories from Historic Philadelphia. These stories got their start in the popular Once Upon A Nation storytelling program launched by Historic Philadelphia, Inc. in 2005.

$9.95
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