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America's Forgotten Patriots Series of Books:
America’s Forgotten Patriots is a groundbreaking five-part book series that reclaims the powerful and often overlooked legacy of African American and Native American soldiers and sailors who fought in the Revolutionary War. Each volume focuses on a different theater of the war—Mid-Atlantic, Southern, Western, Naval, and Northern—uncovering the regional complexities, battles, and contributions of these patriots whose names have too often been lost to history.
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In Forgotten Patriots: Northern Theater uncovers the often-neglected stories of those who fought in New England and the Canadian borderlands, where early resistance and critical campaigns set the stage for revolution. Forgotten Patriots of the Mid-Atlantic Theater, readers journey through the critical battlegrounds of New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland to discover the Black and Indigenous men who stood firm in the fight for liberty. Forgotten Patriots of the Southern Theater takes us into the heart of the most brutal campaigns in the Carolinas, Georgia, and Virginia, where loyalty was divided, and the promise of freedom drove enslaved men to choose sides with lasting consequences. Forgotten Patriots of the Western Theater reveals the harsh realities of frontier warfare, where Native American alliances, African-descended militia, and shifting borders defined a shadow war beyond the Appalachian Mountains. Finally, Forgotten Patriots of the Naval Theater explores the courage and resilience of men who battled at sea, risking their lives aboard Continental vessels and privateers, disrupting British commerce and reshaping the maritime struggle for independence.
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Together, these five volumes challenge traditional Revolutionary War narratives and bring to light the bravery, sacrifice, and lasting impact of those whose service helped secure a nation’s freedom—yet whose stories have remained in the shadows for far too long. This series is not just a collection of books—it is a long-overdue restoration of honor to America’s earliest champions of liberty.​​
America's Forgotten Patriots of the Northern Theater shines a light on the overlooked heroes who fought for independence in the shadows of the Revolutionary War’s northern campaigns. From the rugged battlefields of Saratoga to the icy marches through New England, this compelling narrative uncovers the lives of the diverse and courageous individuals—American men, women and children of African and Indigenous descent who served in the Continental Army and in local militias—whose sacrifices were critical to the American cause but were left out of traditional histories. Drawing on rare documents, firsthand accounts, and recent scholarship, this book restores these patriots to their rightful place in the story of America’s fight for liberty and freedom. Meticulously researched and powerfully told, it is a vital contribution to Revolutionary War literature that challenges what we think we know about the struggle for independence. More Information
Forgotten Patriots of the Southern Theater of the American Revolution uncovers the hidden history of African American and Native American soldiers who fought in the brutal campaigns of the South—stretching from Virginia and the Carolinas to Georgia and East Florida. Often overlooked in traditional accounts, these patriots played a critical role in key battles, from King’s Mountain to Savannah, enduring harsh conditions and facing incredible odds in pursuit of liberty. Through meticulous research and powerful storytelling, this book brings their stories to life, honoring their sacrifice and restoring their rightful place in the Revolutionary War narrative. It's an essential read for anyone seeking a fuller, more inclusive understanding of America's fight for independence. More Information
Forgotten Patriots of the Mid-Atlantic Theater shines a long-overdue light on the African American and Indigenous men who fought for freedom during the Revolutionary War in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Maryland. This groundbreaking book uncovers the personal stories, military contributions, and post-war struggles of these overlooked heroes, weaving together archival research, pension records, and eyewitness accounts. A powerful tribute to the unsung patriots who helped shape the nation's founding, this volume challenges traditional narratives and restores rightful honor to those long erased from the pages of history. More Information
Forgotten Patriots of the Naval Theater of the American Revolution casts a spotlight on the African American and Indigenous sailors who served with valor on the high seas, in coastal waters, and aboard privateer vessels during America’s fight for independence. From the Atlantic coastline to the Caribbean and beyond, these often-overlooked patriots played crucial roles in disrupting British supply lines, engaging enemy ships, and enduring the brutal realities of maritime warfare. Drawing from naval records, pension files, and firsthand accounts, this powerful book recovers the voices of those who risked everything in battle under sail. It is a stirring tribute to the diverse and daring seamen whose courage helped secure a new nation’s freedom.
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Forgotten Patriots of the Western Theater of the American Revolution brings to light the courageous efforts of African American, Native American, and frontier militia fighters who waged war on the edges of the early republic. Covering regions west of the Appalachians—including the Ohio Valley, Kentucky, the Illinois Country, and parts of the Mississippi River frontier—this compelling volume explores a rarely told chapter of the Revolutionary War. Through vivid narratives and deep archival research, the book reveals the struggles, alliances, and sacrifices of those who fought in a conflict shaped by wilderness warfare, shifting loyalties, and contested homelands. It is a powerful tribute to the unsung heroes whose stories have been left in the shadows for far too long. More Information