The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill by John T. McIntyre

"The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill" by John T. McIntyre is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows young Ezra Prentiss and his companions as they navigate the tensions leading up to the Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War. The narrative intertwines themes of bravery and loyalty against the backdrop of colonial strife against British forces. At the start of the book, readers are introduced to Ezra Prentiss, who embarks on a mission to distribute important documents related to the effort for independence. During his journey, he faces dangers such as Tories and potential encounters with spies. Ezra's determination to enlist men for the colonial army becomes clear as he engages in conversations with hesitant farmers, urging them to take action against British oppression. The opening portion establishes Ezra as a fervent patriot and sets the stage for the escalating tensions that will culminate in the pivotal battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas), 1871-1951
Illustrator Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig), 1879-1952
Title The Young Continentals at Bunker Hill
Credits Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net
Reading Level Reading ease score: 80.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Historical fiction
Subject United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Bunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775 -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 41512
Release Date
Last Update Oct 23, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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