The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco

The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco
Author: Sherry Norfolk
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Total Pages: 137
Release: 2014-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1625845715

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The Virginia Giant, a one-man army! Peter Francisco was believed to have had almost super-human strength. According to legend, George Washington said, "Without him we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the war, and with it our freedom." Francisco, a Portuguese immigrant, was raised outside Richmond and after hearing Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" speech, he joined the Virginia Colonial Militia. He was known for his battle-hardened skills, and his bravery at Brandywine, Stony Point, Camden and Guilford Courthouse led to stories of epic portions. Join authors Bobby and Sherry Norfolk as they separate fact from myth on topics ranging from pirates to redcoats to exciting acts of valor in this remarkable story of a true American hero.

Virginia Giant

Virginia Giant
Author: Alma Power-Waters
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 1957
Genre: Soldiers
ISBN:

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Hercules of the Revolution

Hercules of the Revolution
Author: Travis Scott Bowman
Publisher: Travis Bowman
Total Pages: 332
Release: 2009-05
Genre: History
ISBN: 0615296351

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Born into a wealthy family in the Azores Islands in 1760, Peter Francisco would one day change the course of history for the United States of America and the World. This true story will have you hanging on the edge of your seat as Peter is kidnapped by pirates at the age of five and raised as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. By the age of 16, Peter stood 6'6- - a foot taller then the average man - and weighed 260 pounds, but his skin color had him trapped at the bottom of society in the New World. After falling in love with a girl from a wealthy family, Peter realizes that he will never marry the woman of his dreams unless he is free. Driven with passion for freedom he joined the Continental Army after hearing Patrick Henry's famous words, -Give me liberty or give me death - His owner, Judge Winston, releases him from slavery to fight for freedom, and he becomes famous throughout the colonies for his extraordinary strength, bravery, and courage on the battlefield. Towards the end of the war, George Washington has a 6' broadsword made for Peter just in time for one of the most critical battles of the Revolution. But, the ruthless Colonel Tarleton from the British Army is determined to kill Peter and the woman that he loves. Ultimately, Peter's fight for freedom becomes a fight to save the love of his life...

Mysteries and Legends of Virginia

Mysteries and Legends of Virginia
Author: Emilee Hines
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2010-08-17
Genre: History
ISBN: 0762766573

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Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of Virginia explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Virginia's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Virginia history.

Virginia Myths and Legends

Virginia Myths and Legends
Author: Emilee Hines
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2015-11-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 1493015931

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Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of Virginia explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in Virginia's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in Virginia history.

Peter Francisco

Peter Francisco
Author: Donald N. Moran
Publisher:
Total Pages:
Release: 2009
Genre:
ISBN:

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Women in the American Revolution

Women in the American Revolution
Author: Sudie Doggett Wike
Publisher: McFarland
Total Pages: 281
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre: History
ISBN: 1476630879

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Without the support of American women, victory in the Revolutionary War would not have been possible. They followed the Continental Army, handling a range of jobs that were usually performed by men. On the orders of General Washington, some were hired as nurses for $2 per month and one full ration per day--disease was rampant and nurse mortality was high. A few served with artillery units or masqueraded as men to fight in the ranks. The author focuses on the many key roles women filled in the struggle for independence, from farming to making saltpeter to spying.

Renegades & Rebels

Renegades & Rebels
Author: Stan Ellsworth
Publisher: Perpetua Printing
Total Pages: 351
Release: 2018-05-07
Genre: History
ISBN:

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