To try men's souls: a novel of George Washington and the fight for American freedom
(Book)
After two bestselling series examining the Civil War and WWII, Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen have turned their sharp eye for detail on the Revolutionary War with To Try Men's Souls.
The story follows three men with three very different roles to play in history: General George Washington, Thomas Paine, and Jonathan Van Dorn, a private in Washington's army.
The action focuses on one of the most iconic events in American history: Washington crossing the Delaware. Unlike the bold, courageous General in Emanuel Leutze's painting, Washington is full of doubt on the night of December 25, 1776. After five months of defeat, morale is dangerously low. Each morning muster shows that hundreds have deserted in the night. While Washington prepares his weary troops for the attack on Trenton, Thomas Paine is in Philadelphia, overseeing the printing of his newest pamphlet, The Crisis. And Jonathan Van Dorn is about to bring the war to his own doorstep. In the heat of battle, he must decide between staying loyal to the cause and sparing his brother who has joined up with the British.
Through the thoughts and private fears of these three men, Gingrich and Forstchen illuminate the darkest days of the Revolution. With detailed research and an incredible depth of military insight, To Try Men's Souls is a novel that provides a rare and personal perspective of the men who fought for, and founded the United States of America.
Gingrich, N., & Forstchen, W. R. (2009). To try men's souls: a novel of George Washington and the fight for American freedom. New York, Thomas Dunne Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Gingrich, Newt and William R. Forstchen. 2009. To Try Men's Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom. New York, Thomas Dunne Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Gingrich, Newt and William R. Forstchen, To Try Men's Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom. New York, Thomas Dunne Books, 2009.
MLA Citation (style guide)Gingrich, Newt. and William R Forstchen. To Try Men's Souls: A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom. New York, Thomas Dunne Books, 2009.
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