This 6 CD collection of extraordinary stories brings to life the heroes and heroines that helped shape a new nation. You'll enjoy these potraits of courage and determination in the face of adversity. Great listneing for the whole family. (Each CD is approximately one-hour in length.) Narrated by Uncle Dan and Aunt Carole.
Stories Included:
CD#1
Paul Rever - Patriot Silversmith:Early events in the Revolution, Boston Tea Party
Paul Revere and the Road to Revolution:Incidents that led to open rebellion
CD#2
Paul Revere's Famous Ride:Revere's historic ride
Paul Revere and the Shots at Lexington:The Revolution's first shots.
CD#3
Eli Whitney - Boy Craftsman:Eli shows ingenuity and promise
Eli Whitney - Master Mechanic:Eli invents the cotton gin
CD#4
Mary Jemison - Girl Captive:A young teen is captured by Indians
Mary Jemison - Seneca Squaw:Mary grows up with the Senecas
CD#5
Sybil Luddington - Girl Patriot:A 16-year-old girl makes a dangerous ride to warn that the British are attacking
Lucrettia Mott: Quaker girl grows up and becomes a defender of human rights
CD#6
Gold, Loneliness and Letters:The California Gold Rush creates a need for more rapid mail delivery
Thundering Hoofbeats:The beginnings of the Pony Express
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