Biographies of the New American Nation: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Frederick Douglass, and More

In the wake of the American Revolution, the United States of America was faced with the task of evolving into an independent republic. This move was facilitated by a number of visionaries who rose to the challenge of crafting what would become America’s national ethos. Readers will be absorbed as this volume surveys the lives of the individuals responsible for some of the nation’s earliest political, social, and cultural achievements. Biographical entries include Nat Turner, Sacagawea, Sequoyah, John Jay, Washington Irving, and Osceola. Gorgeous color illustrations, portraits, and photographs support the narrative.