The Women of the American Revolution Volume 1
Author(s): Elizabeth F. Ellet
Genre(s): Biography & Autobiography, Modern (19th C)
Narrators: Celine Major
Number of Chapters: 16
Length: 08 hours and 15 minutes
Language: English
Excerpt from Preface: Their patriotic sacrifices were made with an enthusiasm that showed the earnest spirit ready on every occasion to appear in generous acts. Some gave their own property, and went from house to house to solicit contributions for the army. Colors were embroidered by fair hands, and presented with the charge never to desert them; and arms and ammunition were provided by the same liberal zeal. They formed themselves into associations renouncing the use of teas, and other imported luxuries, and engaging to card, spin, and weave their own clothing.
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The audiobook The Women of the American Revolution Volume 1 falls under the genres of Biography & Autobiography, Modern (19th C). It is written by Elizabeth F. Ellet.