Battle of Yorktown

Children's Literature

Yorktown represents the concluding act of the American Revolution. There, on a Virginia peninsula, the British forces of General Cornwallis were forced to surrender to the combined Colonial and French forces under the command of General Washington. With that amazing turn of events the seemingly improbable culmination of the American Revolution was at hand. The fascinating story of the final campaign of the Revolution is the subject of this solid, illustrated history book. As part of the "Let Freedom Ring" series, this book traces an important portion of the American Revolution with a professional perspective. The author stresses the roles of key personalities as well as the lot of common soldiers and describes them in a clear-headed manner. This is a book that will provide younger readers with an excellent introduction to a pivotal moment in American history. Additionally, the author provides a comprehensive list of printed and web site resources for readers with a deeper interest in the topic.