Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May?

By: Jean Fritz

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Synopsis: Where was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? Languishing on a sack of salt in his country store? On the floor of the House of Burgesses speaking against England's stamp tax? In the green Virginia woods fishing and imitating birdsongs? At the royal governor's palace being elected governor? The truth is that all his life as planter, lawyer, statesman, things seemed to happen to Patrick Henry on the 29th of May. And no matter where he was he might be orating. Patrick Henry had a good ear (he even taught himself to play the flute when he was stuck indoors with a broken collar bone) and what people called a "sending voice." What he cared most for was his native Virginia and her freedom. Jean Fritz' keen eye for humorous and humanizing detail, her insight into the Revolution, and her unconventional approach make for a revealing and colorful portrait of Patrick Henry --from practical joker to passionate Virginian.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 51 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780698305595
Publisher:: N/A
Date of Addition:: 02/14/08
Copyrighted By:: Jean Fritz
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Biographies and Memoirs, Politics and Government
Grade Levels:: Fourth grade, Fifth grade, Sixth grade, Seventh grade
Submitted By:: Jamie Yates
Proofread By:: Snoopy9
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.