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To Try Men's Souls

A Novel of George Washington and the Fight for American Freedom

George Washington Series (Volume 1)

Author: Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen; Albert S. Hanser, contributing editor

To Try Men's Souls

To Try Men's Souls

About This Book

This Revolutionary War novel provides a rare and personal perspective of the men who fought for, and founded the United States of America.
Page Count
368
On Sale
10/20/2009

Book Details

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.

Imprint Publisher

Thomas Dunne Books

ISBN

9781429968812

In The News

“Surely to become another popular book for Gingrich and Forstchen.” —Publishers Weekly

“This is the essence of the iconic battlefield tale superbly and vividly told in Gingrich and Forstchen's latest historical novel.... This is one of the best historical novels you will ever read!” —BookLoons.com

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To Try Men's Souls

To Try Men's Souls

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