He earned a bachelor of arts degree in british literature from san diego state university, where he graduated cum laude, and later received advanced degrees in writing and curriculum development. Young patriot 9780020420408 by augusta stevenson, gene. I would love to either have you see what books have been dropped from those years, or to get or purchase those catalogs from you so i could do it. The brave gunner of the battle of monmouth to your own personal library. The exclamation did not come from a man or boy as might have been expected, but from mary ludwig, a young, blueeyed, freckled, redhaired servingmaid in the. Enjoy learning about other interesting historical figures, particularly their childhood stories, in our collection, american biographies for kids. In 1916, the state of pennsylvania put up a monument in her honor.
Molly pitcher book by augusta stevenson official publisher page. Choose from 428 different sets of molly pitcher flashcards on quizlet. What kind of education did molly pitcher have answers. According to legend, at the battle of monmouth june 28, 1778, mary hays, wife of artilleryman william hays, carried water to cool both the cannon and the soldiers in her husbands batteryhence the.
Biography of molly pitcher, heroine of the battle of monmouth. Let us not falter or fail in expressing the best in achievement and in womanhood. Over the next few generations, moll pitcher and molly pitcher, applied to a cannonfiring woman in the revolutionary war, were used interchangeably. Molly could see that the day was going to be a very hot one. A series of biographies focusing on the childhoods of famous americans. The story of molly pitchers life recounts her childhood, participation at the famous battle of monmouth, and activities after the war. Molly pitcher was a fictitious name given to a heroine, revered for taking her husbands place loading a cannon in the battle of monmouth, june 28, 1778, during the american revolution. Childhood of famous americans series set of 50 volumes including abigail adams, amelia earhart, annie oakley, crazy horse, davy crockett, george patton, martha washington, molly pitcher, robert e. She told them if they needed more just to call for her. Her birth name was mary ludwig but she was given the nickname molly pitcher because she carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the battle of monmouth during the american revolutionary war. Mollys actions during t they called her molly pitcher is written by anne f.
Molly got the nickname molly pitcher because she brought water to the men who were fighting. Fall of constantinople kit carson biography books william the conqueror book collection nonfiction books 1960s. Young patriot childhood of famous americans by augusta stevenson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The brave gunner of the battle of monmouth oh, but i would like to be a soldier. Molly pitcher by coughlan publishing actionpacked nonfiction, the graphic library series present the stories of history in highinterest, graphic novel format. Mary hays was earning her nickname molly pitcher by bringing pitcher after pitcher of the cool spring water to the exhausted, thirsty men.
Jun 05, 2015 childrens books about the american revolutionary period by melanie bettinelli on june 5, 2015 in books, history, home schooling, picture books a list of our favorite childrens books, both picture books and chapter books, about the american revolution. Inside text is in excellent condition and appears to be unread. I was very interested in colonial women, including molly pitcher. A heroine of the revolutionary war, molly pitcher was the nickname of a woman said to have carried water to american soldiers during the battle of. Molly pitcher died when she was 98 which was a long time because she lived in a hard time period. Great book to spark an interest in history and geography for children. She got the name from carrying pitchers of water for the soldiers. Learn molly pitcher with free interactive flashcards. Molly pitcher, as she became known, is famous in united states history for taking the place of her husband and helping to fire a cannon at the battle of monmouth during the revolutionary war. Another possibility is margaret corbin, who helped defend fort washington in new york in november 1776. I realize that there is not a great deal of biographical information about molly pitcher, but the book gives insight into daily.
Unique book is in very good condition with a tight binding and clean crisp pages. In 1928, on the 150th anniversary of the battle of monmouth, pressure on the postal service to create a stamp showing molly pitcher was only partially successful. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Molly pitcher is a nickname given to a woman said to have fought in the american revolutionary war.
With this lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographyeasily read by children of eight. A symbolic figure in the american revolutionary war, the story of a fearless woman named molly pitcher has been told many times. Molly pitcher was a woman from the revolutionary war. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1.
Mary hays was earning her nickname molly pitcher by bringing pitcher after pitcher of. We feature smart, groundbreaking research and wellwritten narratives from expert writers. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george. Petersburg, florida, and spent his early childhood exploring alaskas kodiak island.
Molly pitcher, young patriot by augusta stevenson scholastic. Molly pitcher wasnt anyones name, it was what the soldiers called out to the women when they needed water. Molly pitcher, heroine of the battle of monmouth court house during the american revolution. The name molly pitcher was also used in reference to other women heroines during that conflict, most notably margaret corbin. Set of 16 vintage landmark childrens historybiography. Molly pitcher raintree stories series by jan gleiter, kathleen thompson, et al. May 08, 20 over the next few generations, moll pitcher and molly pitcher, applied to a cannonfiring woman in the revolutionary war, were used interchangeably. This was one of the many childhood of famous americans books i read as a child and this one sticks out as one of my favorites. According to those who knew her in later years, mary reminisced that the battle took place on a hot day, and that she carried buckets of water from a nearby creek to the thirsty troops, thus earning her the nickname molly pitcher. Hoosier boy childhood of famous americans color stories, i school, childrens books, childhood, author, american, bookshelves, poetry, amazon. Browse thousands of titles from all genres, including fiction, nonfiction, fantasy, romance, and more.
She is generally believed to have been mary ludwig hays, who fought in the battle of monmouth in june 1778. Get exclusive deals on books from your favorite authors, and get recommendations on what you should read next from people you trust. Because no one individual can be accurately identified as molly, many women qualify to be called by what has come to be the honorary title of molly pitcher. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Childrens biographies of molly pitcher rutgers university. There are a lot of stories about how molly fought in different battles during the war. See more ideas about childhood, american and american series. The legend of molly pitcher has been told for many generations.
By 1769, she moved from new jersey to carlisle, pennsylvania, where she took a position as a domestic for the family of general william irwin. Mary ludwig hays mccauley, or simply molly pitcher, was a true heroine, and a true valiant american soldier. Became hero mary ludwig hays was born in 1750, near trenton, new jersey. These lively, inspiring, believable biographies sweep todays young readers right into history. Boy of the sandlots childhood of famous americans series guernsey van riper,jr. She wrote several childhood of famous americans titles, including books about george washington, abraham lincoln, paul revere, sitting bull, benjamin franklin, and molly pitcher. It is also believed that when her husband william hays collapsed during the battle, mary took his place on the battlefield. Molly pitcher stood by her gun in 1778our chance has come in 1917. The story begins with mollys husband closing his barber shop to join the continental army during the revolutionary war. Childrens books about the american revolutionary period by melanie bettinelli on june 5, 2015 in books, history, home schooling, picture books a list of our favorite childrens books, both picture books and chapter books, about the american revolution. By 1905, a cannon, flag, and flagstaff were added to her grave.
Historians say that molly pitcher is a fictional woman who represented the. Because no one individual can be accurately identified as molly, many women qualify to be called by what has come to. Instead, a stamp was issued that was a regular red two cent stamp depicting george washington, but with a black overprint of the text molly pitcher in capital letters. Book molly pitcher, young patriot by augusta stevenson. Her original last name is unknown, though she is thought to have been irish. In 1876, some residents of carlisle arranged to put a stone engraved molly pitcher on her grave, which previously had no marker. Feb 04, 2020 a heroine of the revolutionary war, molly pitcher was the nickname of a woman said to have carried water to american soldiers during the battle of monmouth on june 28, 1778, before taking over for. This woman reportedly brought water to the troops at the battle of monmouth and worked the cannon after her husband was wounded. In the years after her death, hays was honored as molly pitcher by her home community. Childrens books about the american revolutionary period. Enjoy learning about other interesting historical figures, particularly their childhood stories, in our.
We are lucky that a certain private joseph martin thought to record this detail in his journal later on, so the bravery of this woman was not lost to history. Molly joined her husband as a camp follower during the philadelphia campaign 17771778 in new jersey during the revolutionary war. Molly pitcher was a patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers and. Set of 16 vintage landmark childrens historybiography books. Theres only one problem with commemorating molly pitcher as a reallife, historical heroine. This was a special edition of the childhood of famous american books printed and distributed by spencer press, inc. Young patriot childhood of famous americans by augusta stevenson oct 31, 1986. Joe, is a common label for the countless, nameless, women and men who are anonymously honored for their heroic service. Molly pitcher raintree stories series by jan gleiter, kathleen thompson.
Molly pitcher s name was not actually molly pitcher. She appealed to me as someone very independent, who had no problem with breaking gender roles, in the interest of serving her nation. The legend is so well known in new jersey that there is a rest stop on the new jersey turnpike named after her. While theyre all quite different, theyre all good for elementary ages and do a good job sharing elizas story. Augusta stevenson was a writer of childrens books and a teacher. Index, glossary, and more information fact page are included.
At first, the name molly pitcher was merely appended to the traditional captain molly story, but in time the dainty dinnerware, with its feminine connotation, proved irresistible. During the summer of 1976, the american bicentennial, i read so many books about colonial life and the american revolution. The exclamation did not come from a man or boy as might have been expected, but from mary ludwig, a young, blueeyed, freckled, redhaired servingmaid in the employ of general irvings family, of carlisle, pennsylvania. Molly pitcher is a legend in american history, based on a real woman or perhaps on a composite of women in the revolution. The identification of molly pitcher, earlier known in popular images as captain molly, with mary mccauly, didnt come until the centennial of the american revolution.
A symbolic figure in the american revolutionary war, the woman known as molly pitcher reportedly brought water to the troops at the battle of monmouth and worked the cannon after her husband was wounded. The nickname molly pitcher is believed to have come from the soldiers cry, molly. Molly pitcher was an american patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers during the revolutionary wars battle of monmouth, thereby earning her nickname. Molly pitcher was born on october th, 1754 near trenton, new jersey.
Molly, as they called her, had a decided ability to do well and quickly. Actionpacked nonfiction, the graphic library series present the stories of history in highinterest, graphic novel format. This biography describes the childhood of the german woman who became a revolutionary war. Molly pitcher was a patriot who carried pitchers of water to soldiers and helped with cannon duty during the american revolutions battle of monmouth. There are so many legends surrounding pitcher that some historians believe her story is folklore or a composite of several people. Molly pitcher stepped in and took over firing a cannon at monmouth when her husband was killed or incapacitated. Journal of the american revolution is the leading source of knowledge about the american revolution and founding era. So they started saying molly pitcher and she would come. Childhood of famous americans one of the most popular series ever published for young americans, these classics of childhood have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. Over 100 of the best children and young adult books on the. Molly pitcher the pretty little girls name was mary, but everyone called her molly.
The brave gunner of the battle of monmouth to your. The nickname molly pitcher arose during the battle of monmouth in new jersey on june 28, 1778. Molly pitcher was a typical american woman during her time period, but her bravery and her dedication for the country is nothing but exceptional. Molly pitcher biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. However, various molly pitcher tales have grown in the telling, and many historians. Young patriot childhood of famous americans as want to read. Read online books with any device, including kindle, ipad or even your phone. Biography for kids history american revolution who was molly pitcher. Our work has been featured by the new york times, time magazine, history channel, discovery channel, smithsonian, mental floss, npr, and more. My son teaches history and geography and these are the type of books i purchased when my. Left her childhood farm in new jersey only to find herself loading can.
Molly pitcher, girl patriot the childhood of famous americans series. Molly pitcher and captain molly journal of the american. Molly pitcher students britannica kids homework help. Military records indicate that her first husband, william hays, was a gunner in a pennsylvania artillery regiment in 1777.
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