| The Virginia Giant: The True Story of Peter Francisco Contributor(s): Norfolk, Sherry (Author), Norfolk, Bobby (Author), Brennan, Cait (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1626191174 ISBN-13: 9781626191174 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $15.29 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - State & Local - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - Colonial & Revolutionary Periods |
| Dewey: 355.009 |
| LCCN: 2014005160 |
| Lexile Measure: 1180 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.5" W x 8.6" (0.80 lbs) 160 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |