Betsy Ross : the American flag, and life in a young America / Ryan P. Randolph.
Material type: TextSeries: The library of American lives and timesPublication details: New York : PowerPlus Books, 2002.Edition: 1st edDescription: 112 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 25 cmISBN:- 0823957306 (lib. bdg.) :
- 973.3/092 B 21
- E302.6.R77 R36 2002
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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Hardcover | Beverly Middle School | 92 ROSS (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | 701853 |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 107-108) and index.
The life and times of Betsy Ross, an introduction -- Betsy Ross's Quaker background -- Betsy Ross's childhood -- Betsy Ross's first job and marriage to John Ross -- Philadelphia and the coming revolution -- The Revolutionary War begins -- The story of the first American flag -- The Revolutionary War comes close to home -- The British in Philadelphia -- The end of the Revolutionary War -- Life after the war -- The legend of Betsy Ross?
Presents the life and accomplishments of Betsy Ross, discussing her Quaker background, her role in the Revolutionary War, her days as a business woman, and how she has become known as the maker of the first American flag.