Examines the childhood, marriage, family life, and political career of the American patriot who served his country as a representative to the Continental Congress, ambassador to Great Britain, and sec
A biography of the co-leader of the 1804-1806 Lewis and Clark expedition into the unmapped American West, including his early life and the formation of the Corps of Discovery.
Traces the life of the author of the "Little House" books, shedding light on her experiences during the period of westward expansion and how they informed her writing.
A biography of William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania and a Quaker advocate for justice and religious tolerance in Great Britain and the American colonies.
A narrative biography of American abolitionist Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and led others to freedom as a conductor on the Underground Railroad.