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An intriguing historical account of the beginning of America's war for independence. Very well written, it not only details the events, but also the conflicting ideals of the people and nations involved. America ultimately won its independence, but had cooler heads prevailed that independence may never have been fought for, or even desired. A worthwhile read.

Started this. It‘s about Benedict Arnold and George Washington‘s relationship during the Revolutionary War. It covers four years, starting in the spring of 1776. So far, so good. I‘ve read Philbrick‘s “Bunker Hill” and “Mayflower” and enjoyed them both.
#RevolutionaryWar #history #colonialhistory

“On a hot, almost windless afternoon in June, a seven-year-old boy stood beside his mother and looked out across the green islands of Boston Harbor.”

That 7-year-old was John Quincy Adams, and they were witnessing the Battle of Bunker Hill from at least ten miles away.

#history #RevolutionaryWar #BunkerHill
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Deep dive into the lead-up and start of the American Revolution. So far, so good.
#history #AmericanRevolution #TBR #TBRstack

I love Laurie Halse Anderson.
That is all.

I don't think I've read any other books that were set around not only the fighting and revolution but also while smallpox was also raging and how communities were trying to get ahead of it. Although this book was middle grade it did not gloss over the brutality of the disease in any way. This book would be an excellent addition to any history lesson set around the 1770s.

Here's my #BookSpin list for July. It's mostly books that I want to read for my #SciFiSummer reading challenge.

“The bill will include even more funding for the military and more funding for Trump‘s border crackdown, while slashing crucial programs like Medicaid, Medicare, and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and also repealing clean energy credits put in place by the Biden administration. Up to 15 million Americans will be uninsured by 2034 due to the bill‘s cuts, and 7.6 million will be at risk of losing Medicaid,(cont):
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"The rhetoric of protest unsupported by the means of enforcement amounted to little more than bombast."

#nonfiction #history #socialpsychology

Puzzle was on sale , I know this book will take awhile. I stubbed 2 toes this afternoon, not thrilled. Guess I will have to keep it up & read the rest of the afternoon.