Samuel Adams

by Veda Boyd Jones

Published 1 December 2001
-- Compelling portraits of American history's most notable male and female leaders -- Includes informative sidebars -- Interesting, easy-to-understand content -- Complements school curriculum Adams organized the Sons of Liberty during the Boston Tea Party and pursued the cause of liberty with a passion that ignited the American Revolution.

Thomas Jefferson

by Veda Boyd Jones

Published 30 January 2000
Jefferson also served his country as ambassador to France, vice president, and president.