Twice A Hero: The Stories of Thaddeus Kosciuszko and Casimir Pulaski, Polish American Heroes of the American Revolution 1776 to 1783Written by Dirk Wales
Illustrated by Lynn Ihsen Peterson
The wonder of American Revolutionary history is fully presented in this story of two young Polish men, one a Count, the other a plain man, who became heroes for freedom in Revolutionary America. Pulaski died while trying to save Savannah, Georgia, from the British. Kosciuszko won two major battles, one at Saratoga, anther at West Point, and returned to Poland to become a hero as well. The final wonders are all the surprises to be discovered about the history and heroes of our country.
You will be able to look at the DVD with this book to see the way Casimir Pulaski lived before coming to America to help win the Revolution. The DVD shows how he became a genuine Polish American war hero.
"This unusual history, lavishly illustrated in pen and ink and watercolor paintings, concentrates on the military skills these officers taught American farmer-soldier. Gen. Pulaski's story comes to life in the well-scripted DVD, while Col. Kosciuszko's unfolds in the books."
DEBORAH ABBOT, Chicago Sun Times
"Action scenes, maps and sensitive portraits are among the handsome ink drawings with color washes that appear on every page of the book. A very attractive choice for students seeking information on these unsung heroes."
CAROLYN PHELAN, Booklist
Publishing House: Great Plains Press, Chicago 2007
HardCover book measuring 12.25" x 9.25
32 pages, 31 color illustrations
1 DVD 10 Minutes
English Language Version
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