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David
A. Howe Public Library
WHERE THE
PAST MEETS THE FUTURE |
| SPOTLIGHT
ON THE LIBRARY |
| JULY 1, 2003
Americans couldn’t conceive of summer and July without planning 4th
of July picnics, attending parades and getting together with family. On
a yearly basis we celebrate our country’s independence without
thinking too much about it in most cases. We’ve all learned our
American history in school and could explain the major points of
interest to someone who was unfamiliar, but the David A. Howe Public
Library has a little more to offer the community when it comes to the
Revolutionary War period. With intriguing books, audiobooks, and videos
and DVDs the library gives all of us the chance to question and learn
more about our heritage. Check out these history resources at the
library and you’ll come across some tidbits to wow the people at your
4th of July barbecue!
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This
"Spotlight on the Library" article was written by library
staff writer, Emily Barney. Articles are written and published monthly
in the Wellsville Daily Reporter.
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date below to read an article from the archive.
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| To Begin the World
Anew: The Genius and Ambiguities of the American Founders.(973.3 BAI)
Bernard Bailyn explores the people, ideologies, and events that
surrounded the founding of the United States. American culture and
government would not be what it is in the 21st century
without the influence and guidance of such men as Benjamin Franklin,
Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and many others. Reading this book is a
great way to gain insight into the founding of this country and why it
was intended to be so different from the examples around it.
A People’s History of the American Revolution: How Common People
Shaped the Fight for Independence. (973.3 RAP) The title "A
People’s History" might be familiar and has become synonymous
with history that is represented in an easy to understand, interesting
way. This installment in the series, by Ray Raphael, continues this
tradition with a close look at the American Revolution. It’s
fascinating to be able to look through the eyes of the people most
affected by the war, but not often heard—women, African Americans, and
loyalists to name a few.
The Patriot. (DVD M1) Let Mel Gibson take you back in time to
Revolutionary America in this exciting look at the war for independence.
When his family is threatened, Benjamin Martin must decide what is more
important—his own peace or freedom from England.
Citizen Washington. (AUDIO CASSETTE) George Washington is
forever linked to the idea of American freedom as the "father of
his country". Meet William Martin’s George Washington and look
behind the political and historical figure to the soldier, politician,
husband and stepfather in this historical novel about America’s first
president.
Rise to Rebellion. (AUDIO CASSETTE) In a way that people have
come to expect from him, author Jeff Shaara retells the story of the
American Revolution and makes it new and exciting. By making familiar
characters like George Washington and John Adams come alive as human
beings making difficult choices, Shaara gives the cut and dried facts
new appeal. |
Click
here to search for more books, audios, and videos about the American
Revolution in the STARCAT catalog
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| Get into the spirit of Independence
Day by finding out more about the story itself. Come to the David A. Howe
Public Library for the entertaining and less known facts about our
Revolutionary heritage. |
This page was last updated December 22, 2005.
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