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[A] vivid and brilliant narrative...the one indispensable book on the early and most trying days of the American Revolution. -- James Lacey, New York Times bestselling author A gripping narrative that captures the extraordinary story of fighting men of whom few Americans have ever heard but who nonetheless proved themselves 'indispensable' to the cause of American liberty. -- Glenn F. Williams, PhD, author of Dunmore's War A vivid account of an impressive Revolutionary War unit and a can't-miss choice for fans of O'Donnell's previous books. -- Kirkus Reviews An amazing book about not just a regiment but a community. People from Marblehead contributed to every aspect of the American Revolution. -- Don N. Hagist, author of The Revolution's Last Men and editor of the Journal of the American Revolution Comprehensive...Revolutionary War buffs will delight in the copious details and vivid battle scenes. -- Publishers Weekly Draws upon a variety of primary sources: diaries, letters, orderly books, manuscripts and period newspapers...A detailed, reliable account of the War for American Independence's earliest years--one that embraces its nautical dimensions.-- -- Wall Street Journal O'Donnell writes with an innate sympathy for the American soldier. -- Edward G. Lengel, author of General George Washington Perfectly paced and powerfully wrought, this is the story of common men who gave up everything for an ideal--America. -- Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author Sheds new light on a previously overlooked or unappreciated aspect of American military history. -- John C. McManus, author of Fire and Fortitude

"[A] vivid and brilliant narrative...the one indispensable book on the early and most trying days of the American Revolution. -- ""James Lacey, New York Times bestselling author"" A gripping narrative that captures the extraordinary story of fighting men of whom few Americans have ever heard but who nonetheless proved themselves 'indispensable' to the cause of American liberty. -- ""Glenn F. Williams, PhD, author of Dunmore's War"" A vivid account of an impressive Revolutionary War unit and a can't-miss choice for fans of O'Donnell's previous books. -- ""Kirkus Reviews"" An amazing book about not just a regiment but a community. People from Marblehead contributed to every aspect of the American Revolution. -- ""Don N. Hagist, author of The Revolution's Last Men and editor of the Journal of the American Revolution"" Comprehensive...Revolutionary War buffs will delight in the copious details and vivid battle scenes. -- ""Publishers Weekly"" Draws upon a variety of primary sources: diaries, letters, orderly books, manuscripts and period newspapers...A detailed, reliable account of the War for American Independence's earliest years--one that embraces its nautical dimensions.-- -- ""Wall Street Journal"" O'Donnell writes with an innate sympathy for the American soldier. -- ""Edward G. Lengel, author of General George Washington"" Perfectly paced and powerfully wrought, this is the story of common men who gave up everything for an ideal--America. -- ""Adam Makos, New York Times bestselling author"" Sheds new light on a previously overlooked or unappreciated aspect of American military history. -- ""John C. McManus, author of Fire and Fortitude"""

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Patrick K. O'Donnell is a bestselling, critically acclaimed military historian and an expert on elite units. The author of twelve books, including The Unknowns and Washington's Immortals, and a Fellow at Mount Vernon, he is the recipient of numerous national awards. O'Donnell served as a combat historian in a Marine rifle platoon during the Battle of Fallujah and is a professional speaker on America's conflicts, espionage, special operations, and counterinsurgency. He has provided historical consulting for DreamWorks' award-winning miniseries Band of Brothers and for documentaries produced by the BBC, the History Channel, and Discovery. Will Damron has won several Earphones Awards and been a finalist for the prestigious Audie Award for best narration. He has had acting roles off-Broadway and on stage and screen throughout the country.

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