Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain: American Hero

by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Overview

A fascinating tale of bravery in the Civil War—Retold by Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.

Musician, linguist, college professor, farmer, husband, and father—Joshua Chamberlain was a Renaissance man living a full and satisfying life in rural Maine when the Civil War broke out. Inspired by his conviction that our young country should stay united, Chamberlain volunteered to join the Union army.

He quickly proved himself to be a brilliant strategist and great leader of men, who never hesitated to fight every battle on the front line. Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. tells the fascinating and dramatic story of Chamberlain's life, focusing on his extraordinary bravery and inspiring leadership during some of the bloodiest and most decisive battles of the Civil War.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781510779044
Publisher:	Sky Pony
Publication date:	11/21/2023
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	1,058,745
Product dimensions:	8.80(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.60(d)
Age Range:	6 - 10 Years

About the Author

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. is a New York Times bestselling author and one of the nation's leading environmental activists. His writing has been included in anthologies of America's best crime writing, best science writing, and best political writing. He is president of Waterkeeper Alliance, the world's largest clean water advocacy group; a professor of environmental litigation at Pace University Law School in White Plains, NY; and a senior attorney at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Mr. Kennedy is a former Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan. He cohosts thre weekly radio show Ring of Fire.