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Profiles the life of Sybil Ludington, the daughter of a colonel in the Revolutionary War. While home on leave during the war, the colonel fell ill and when he was warned that British troops were gathering nearby, Sybil stepped in to warn and rally the local militia. Features illustrations, a glossary, resources for further information, and an index.
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Discusses the lives and roles of children and women during the American Revolution, including life and work on the home front, women nurses and soldiers, and children spying and fighting in the war. Features primary sources, a timeline, a glossary, and further resources.