Casimir Pulaski: Soldier on Horseback - Couverture rigide

Collins, David

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1565540824 ISBN 13 : 9781565540828

Editeur : Pelican Publishing Co, 1995

Synopsis

As author David R. Collins traveled around Illinois, librarians and teachers everywhere begged him to write a book about the noble Polish patriot, Casimir Pulaski. The teachers complained that there was a Pulaski state holiday, as well as Pulaski towns, schools, and streets across the country, yet few students know who he was or what he did. Casimir lived a short but active lifehe was only fifteen when he took on Russian troops that attempted to conquer his homeland in the mid-1700s. When the invasion of Poland became inevitable several years later, he went to America to help the Colonists fight for their freedom from the dominating British monarchy. Young Casimir helped develop new cavalry units and fighting techniques, and eventually was recognized as one of the most important officers of the American Revolution. George Washington once said that Casimir was a true hero, in that he indiscriminately risked his life in the name of democracy. This biographical account of a young mans struggle for freedom and liberty for all people is an admirable example of the democratic spirit.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

The late David Collins (1940-2001) wrote over sixty books for young readers and was an admired and respected educator. Believing that children can never have enough role models, Collins was dedicated to writing biographies for young readers to educate and entertain. His books have garnered praise from such publications as School Library Journal, the Book Report, the Polish American Journal, and the Catholic Post.

Larry Nolte, a popular free-lance artist, has added his distinctive style to many books by David Collins, including all those published by Pelican.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Pelican Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 1995
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1565540824
• ISBN 13: 9781565540828
• Reliure: Relié
• Illustrateur: Nolte Larry
• Nombre de pages: 104
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible