Clifford Lindsey Alderman (1902–1988)
Autor/a de The Story of the Thirteen Colonies
Sobre l'autor
Sèrie
Obres de Clifford Lindsey Alderman
Gathering storm;: The story of the Green Mountain Boys ([Milestones in history]) (1970) 16 exemplars
The royal opposition; the story of the British generals in the American Revolution (1970) 7 exemplars
Retreat to victory; the life of Nathanael Greene 1 exemplars
The arch of stars 1 exemplars
Flame of Freedom: The Peasants' Revolt of 1381. 1 exemplars
Etiquetat
Coneixement comú
- Data de naixement
- 1902
- Data de defunció
- 1988
- Gènere
- male
- Nacionalitat
- USA
- Lloc de naixement
- Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
- Educació
- United States Naval Academy
- Biografia breu
- Clifford Lindsey Alderman (August 5, 1902 – June 14, 1988) was an American writer of historical fiction and nonfiction for adults and adolescents, best known for young-adult nonfiction.
His books include many historical novels as well as fiction and nonfiction books.
By organizing his books in a sequential manner the reader is able to establish changes through time. After reading any one of Alderman's many books it is obvious what he is trying to get across because he reiterates his thesis many times throughout the entire book. His unique writing style keeps the reader engaged throughout the book, he accomplishes this by adding interesting details. What truly make his books successful is that he does not just list facts but rather he seems to turn facts into a story.
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Ressenyes
The great invasion; the Norman Conquest of 1066 de Clifford Lindsey Alderman
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From the book flap:
"A fierce warrior in battle, a brilliant statesman in peace, Joseph Brant, who was not a hereditary chief, displayed all of the qualities of leadership that led to his selection as Chief of the Six Nations. He foresaw disaster in disunity and worked for a federation of American Indians, which could have stemmed the tide of white expansion and changed the course of history.
Brant's background was mysterious. His father was said to be an English nobleman, but his mother was Indian and he grew up with her tribe in the Mohawk Valley. Joseph's initial test of courage came during the French and Indian Wars. Though only thirteen he was already a full-fledged brave. "Another test will come," British General William Johnson told him. "The test of leadership." At the Battle of Niagara he turned defeat into victory, and passed the test of leadership.
Johnson sent him to school where he learned the white man's methods of agriculture and the English language which later served him as translator and diplomat. When Chief Pontiac threatened to drive all white settlers from North America, Brant was chosen for dangerous and difficult peace missions -- and passed the test of statesmanship. As Chief of the Six Nations he fought with the British during the American Revolution, but was never sure that his choice was a wise one.
Joseph Brant was a deeply religious man. He translated the Bible into the Mohawk language and brought his children up as Christians. His one sorrow was his son Isaac, who resented his father's teachings and met his death at his father's hand.
Clifford Alderman tells the compelling story of a great chief who was a courageous and compassionate man."… (més)
"A fierce warrior in battle, a brilliant statesman in peace, Joseph Brant, who was not a hereditary chief, displayed all of the qualities of leadership that led to his selection as Chief of the Six Nations. He foresaw disaster in disunity and worked for a federation of American Indians, which could have stemmed the tide of white expansion and changed the course of history.
Brant's background was mysterious. His father was said to be an English nobleman, but his mother was Indian and he grew up with her tribe in the Mohawk Valley. Joseph's initial test of courage came during the French and Indian Wars. Though only thirteen he was already a full-fledged brave. "Another test will come," British General William Johnson told him. "The test of leadership." At the Battle of Niagara he turned defeat into victory, and passed the test of leadership.
Johnson sent him to school where he learned the white man's methods of agriculture and the English language which later served him as translator and diplomat. When Chief Pontiac threatened to drive all white settlers from North America, Brant was chosen for dangerous and difficult peace missions -- and passed the test of statesmanship. As Chief of the Six Nations he fought with the British during the American Revolution, but was never sure that his choice was a wise one.
Joseph Brant was a deeply religious man. He translated the Bible into the Mohawk language and brought his children up as Christians. His one sorrow was his son Isaac, who resented his father's teachings and met his death at his father's hand.
Clifford Alderman tells the compelling story of a great chief who was a courageous and compassionate man."… (més)
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Estadístiques
- Obres
- 39
- Membres
- 570
- Popularitat
- #43,914
- Valoració
- 3.5
- Ressenyes
- 8
- ISBN
- 44
- Llengües
- 1