The Revolutionary War Quote Book - Hardcover

by Richard Smith (Editor)

Voices of the Revolutionary Era

Experience the Revolutionary War through the words of those who lived it. This collection of diverse voices reveals an authentic account of the conflict's events in an elegant hardback gift edition perfect for any occasion or nightstand. Featuring first hand accounts and real time reactions from women, African Americans, Native Americans, loyalists, patriots, and more, this approach to the war's timeline is filled with incredible quotes from harrowing figures alongside artful illustrations in an elegant design.

"Caesar had his Brutus--Charles the First, His Cromwell--And George the Third may profit by their example. If this be treason, make the most of it."

-Patrick Henry, Speech to the Virginia House of Burgesses, May 29, 1765

Author Biography

Richard Smith is originally from Cleveland, Ohio and has a background in history and education, with twenty years' experience in museum studies. He moved to Concord, Massachusetts in 1999 and has worked with the various historic sites in Concord as a public historian, lecturer, and writer. Along with his writing and research, Richard was also involved in Living History and was best known for portraying "Henry Thoreau" at Walden Pond for twenty-six years before retiring from the role to focus on his writing. Since 2017 Richard has written and edited thirteen books for Applewood Books/Arcadia Publishing. He regularly lectures on various aspects of American history and nineteenth-century literature throughout Massachusetts and is a regular contributor of historical articles to Discover Concord Magazine.