The Young Continentals at Monmouth by John T. McIntyre
"The Young Continentals at Monmouth" by John T. McIntyre is a historical fiction written in the early 20th century. The story centers around four young boys serving as couriers for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, specifically following their experiences around key battles including Princeton and Monmouth. This book is part of a series, indicating it continues the adventures of these characters as they navigate the dangers of war and
their growing patriotism. The opening of the narrative introduces Ben Cooper, a spirited young courier, and his friend known as Porcupine, establishing their personalities and the camaraderie among the young heroes. They travel to Philadelphia on an important mission to deliver messages for General Washington, and as they do so, they encounter a diverse array of characters, including merchants and soldiers. Tension builds with hints of conflict involving British forces, and a sense of foreboding around a character named Tobias Hawkins is introduced, suggesting further intrigue and the looming threat of betrayal. The stage is set for a story rich in adventure and historical detail, inviting readers to witness the bravery and struggles of youth during tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951 |
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| Illustrator | Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952 |
| LoC No. | 12012485 |
| Title | The Young Continentals at Monmouth |
| Original Publication |
United States: Penn Publishing Company ,1912. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778 -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 67055 |
| Release Date | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 113 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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