Customer Reviews:
Excellent historical fiction for kids.......2007-07-24
I received this book when I bought my Felicity doll from American Girl.
In this book you meet Felicity Merriman who is a bright, funny girl living in the year 1774.
Felicity is quite bored with her routine; sewing, cooking, learning how to be a proper young lady, etc.
One day she sees a horse playing out in the pasture. She quickly becomes friends with it, and names it Penny. Later she finds out that the horse belongs to a cruel man named Jiggy Nye who has spent time in jail for animal cruelty.
Felicity knows the horse isn't hers, but that doesn't stop her from riding it one day. Jiggy Nye sees her, and tells her that anyone who can ride her may have her. Felicity then hatches a plan to steal the horse, which then backfires.
As this is a childrens book, everything does turn out ok in the end.
10 stars
~~Kat
Not the Best.......2004-02-18
The American Girls are too boring!!! However, the Felicity book series are one of the best. I can't make it through reading a Kaya book, because they are so boring. Anyway, this book is about Felicity wanting the horse that she named Penny. But will Jiggy Nye, the mean guy, let her have the horse?
Excellent.......2001-09-10
This is the first in the American Girls Short Stories series about Felicity Merriman, a nine-year-old girl living in the America of 1774. In this book, Felicity is bored with her constrained "girl's" world, where her time is spent wearing cumbersome dresses and making small, uniform stitches. Excitement enters, when she meets the knacker's new horse. The knacker, Jiggy Nye, is a cruel man who mistreats the horse. Here Felicity learns that sometime you must work for what you love, and sometimes you must give it up.
The final chapter is a fascinating and highly informative look into life in 1774. This book lives up to the excellence that characterizes most American Girls books. My daughter and I greatly enjoyed it, and we recommend it to you.
Good Book.......2001-07-19
I have this book and also the Felicity doll and I really enjoy the American Girl books and found this to be my favorite out of them all. The story shows that back in the 1700's girls had the same problems and adventures that they do today.I reccommend this book to any young girl.
Meet Feicity book report.......2001-04-05
Felicity loves horses and hates having to sit still and straight. Then she hears that cruel old Jiggy Nye has a new horse and just about worked her to death. When she sees the horse she instantly falls in love with her and gives her the name of Penny. She decides if she doesn't do anything about Penny being beaten no one will. Will she be able to save Penny in time?
Customer Reviews:
A Great History of the First "federal" Constitution.......2003-07-21
Merrill Jensen's "The Articles of Confederation" is a great review of a truly neglected form of government. Jensen shatters the Federalists myths of "national government" and the Continental Congress inheriting the powers of the British Parliament.
Jensen details the beginnings of the federal union in 1774 with the collapse of the colonial governments and the meeting of the First Continental Congress in September 1774. It is shown how conservatives, primarily merchants, land speculators, and admirers of the British government, fought independence up until the very signing of the Declaration of Independence. Although they supported the colonial cause many were frightened by "republicans" and "democracy". Due to these fears they supported a strong central government similar to Britian.
The radicals, Richard Henry Lee, Samuel Adams, Thomas Jefferson,
Thomas Burke, and John Adams were avid supporters of Independence. The radicals also supported a weak central government dependent on the states for support and were unwilling to embrace a new national government. With some exceptions, most radicals were localist and democrats because they believed that through their state governments self government would function best. The conservatives were fearful of local government and it's democratic tendencies. Many were also immersed in land speculation and did not like the participation of the "rabble" in politics.
Jensen takes the Articles from the debate in 1776 through ratification in 1781. One interesting aspect is how the eastern delegates,NY, Maryland,, Pennylvania, etc, were willing to cede the western land to Spain just to keep their region powerful at the expense of the farmers and artisans of the west. Men like Daniel St. Thomas Jenifer, John Jay, Samuel Chase, and John Dickenson were more interested in the land claims than the liberty of the western settlers.
Thomas Jefferson was the most farsighted concerning the west. he proposed Virginia retain title to her claims to be surrendered to Congress only if the land was made into "free and independent states" He also proposed a radical plan to "give land to those who would settle it" thereby attacking the root of land speculation.
Overall the Articles were not a "weak" government, nor were they ineffective as later Federalist propaganda states. They were the embodiment of the American Revolution, revolt against distant centralized authority and the sovereignty of the individual colonies against the centralized power of parliament. Overall a great history.
A Continuing Debate in American Politics.......2001-07-19
I don't suppose one in ten Americans realize there was a first constitution of the United States before there was "the" Constitution of the United States. Merrill Jensen is the definitive historian of that period - up to 1789 when the present Constitution took effect - and this book is one of several of his covering the topic. Reading of this period would do much to remind Americans that the debate over the nature of American government has been going on since 1776. The debate concerns "weak" central government (the Articles of Confederation) vs. "strong" central government (the Constitution). The Federalists (favoring the Constitution) won politically, but their victory did not settle the argument. Any American presidential or congressional election campaign brings out the same themes sounded 200 years ago as the Constitution faced ratification. In any event, Jensen does much to rehabilitate the history of the Confederation, clarify the agruments, and takes care to note the remarkable accomplishments of the Confederation congress. His writing style is very accessible and the book is a quick read.
Customer Reviews:
Happy Birthday Felicity.......2006-05-11
Any girl who loves spring time would love this book. The title of this book is Happy Birthday Felicity and the author of this book is Valerie Tripp. The main characters are Felicity and Grandfather. Grandfather is generous, and understands what is imnportant. Felicity is a spunky, spiritual colonial girl, growing up just before the American Revolution in 1774. The setting is in Willamsburg, Virgina and the problem of the story is Felicity got a guitar from her Grandfather and she wasn't allowed to take it outside. But she did, and ended up getting it wet and now she has to take it back to where she got it.
In the beginning of the story Felicity and Elizabeth,her friend, were making fun of Elizabeth's sister (Annabelle) while she was playing the guitar and singing. Next, Felicity heard soldiers talking about a plan and when she told her parents, they didn't believe her so she had to fix it herself.
The theme of this book is always obey because you may have a problem like Felicity. This book reminded me of myself because I play the guitar just like Felicity was learning to. Girls of all ages would enjoy this book.
A.F. in Annapolis
Happy Birthday,Felicity!.......2006-04-28
I really enjoyed reading Happy Birthday,Felicity!
I't a spring time story by Valerie Thrip,and mostly about Felicity getting a guitar and a lamb for her birthday.
It was a good book,and reccomend it to any girl who loves American Girls series!
WOW!!.......2005-10-19
This book is great.! It took me less than a day to read. I thought this was a great book. You should read it if you have not. I LOVED it. I think that was the best Felicity book. I give it 5 stars because the book was great, as I have said before. I don't wanna spoil the story, so all I'll say is it's Felicity's Birthday, and she gets a great present. Sometimes I wished I was Felicity. Her present was an adorable ...... I can't tell you. You'll have to see!
A great Felicity book.......2004-01-18
Happy Birthday, Felicity! is one of the best American Girl books. Felicity is turning ten years old, and Grandfather has come to visit. He gives her Grandmother's guitar, but when she is told not to take it out of the house, she disobeys her parents and Grandfather. They are so angry at her that they refuse to believe Felicity when she tells them of a message she overheard that means danger for Williamsburg! I'll let the rest be a surprise, but don't worry, the book has a happy ending.
Not not this one, but all the books in the series!.......2003-06-30
These books are perfect for any young girl (6-10). The girls in all the books are brave, loyal, kind, helpful, and many more quailities you might want your daughter to posess. And they have enough adventure to keep any girl interested. Read them all, get a doll, and discover the world of American girl.
Book Description
The American Revolution has been characterized politically as a united political uprising of the American colonies and militarily as a guerrilla campaign of colonists against the inflexible British military establishment. Daniel Marston argues that this belief, though widespread, is a misconception. He contends that the American Revolution, in reality, created deep political divisions in the population of the Thirteen Colonies, while militarily pitting veterans of the Seven Years' War against one another, in a conflict that combined guerrilla tactics and classic eighteenth century campaign techniques on both sides. The peace treaty of 1783 that brought an END to the war marked the formal beginning of the United States of America as an independent political entity.
Customer Reviews:
It's Amazing That We Won.......2006-12-20
Daniel Marston does a nice job of condensing this nine-year war into its essential elements. The book contains the usual assortment of drawings and maps that are common among Osprey publications. The war is told in a simple chronological order. Of note is that the author routinely documents his facts. The text contains numerous references to primary sources that can validate the author's point.
The chapter on "The Fighting" breaks down the war by year. Within each year, the author further breaks down the conflict by geographic campaign (i.e.: Northern Campaign, Middle Atlantic Campaign, etc.). This writing technique segregates the war in a way that is easy for the reader to follow. The author also does a nice job of putting the Revolution in context of the wider global war. For example, a fair amount of time is spent on the engagements in the West Indies and India.
Unfortunately, some major battles are only given a brief description. Camden is described in about one paragraph. Also, the author does not really describe General Gates flight from the battle; a significant event. That said, the book does contain a nice color map to illustrate that engagement. The Battle of the Cowpens has one paragraph and no map. At least the book describes how Brigadier Daniel Morgan used his retreating militia to lure the British into a trap of waiting Continental troops. The Battle of Yorktown is described in detail, but the book would benefit from a graphic map. Only a photo of an 18th Century map supports the narrative of this battle.
The ending chapters provide a nice perspective on events other than battles. The chapter on "Portrait of a Civilian" gives a dark view of patriot activities. Quotes are taken from letters of that period to illustrate the rather barbaric treatment of loyalists at the hands of patriots. An incident of tar and feathering points out that the victim most likely died. "The War on the Home Front" provides an interesting description of the economic impact of the war. For example, the colonies experienced an initial burst of prosperity due to unrestricted trade. As the war dragged on, coin money became depleted and the colonies were forced to print paper money, which became increasingly worthless.
Bottom line: this is a pretty good synopsis of the Revolution. The author does cover all the major battles even though some engagements are given only a brief description. Other events, such as the treason of Benedict Arnold are also discussed in the briefest of detail. That said, the book is a relatively easy read and will provide the reader with an excellent overview of this conflict.
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Canada & the American Revolution, 1774-1783
Gustave Lanctot
Manufacturer: Harvard University Press
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Canada And the American Revolution, 1774-1783
Gustave Lanctot
Manufacturer: ACLS History E-Book Project
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Customer Reviews:
Felicity's Surprise.......2007-04-25
How would you like to read a book from 1774?
It involves a girl named Felicity, an apprentice named Ben, Her mom and dad and also some of Felicity's friends. You will see how not only Felicity, but the whole family works together to do something special for Felicity.
A spunky spiritedly colonial girl, full of energy and independence is invited to a very important Christmas ball. A ball that most girls don't get to go to .She needs something to wear though. She knows she can't just go to the ball wearing her grubby dress. So Felicity has her mom make the dress. Something bad happens to her mom though. I can't tell you what happens though. If you like books with adventure and horses and balls than you will like this book.
One great book........2005-05-11
Felicity's surpries is a great book for girls that like American
girl books.This book will give you a good picture in your head about what is happing.This is a really good book around Christmas time,because it is a Christmas story.Felicity's Suprprise is about when she gets invited to a dance lesson at the palace. I hope you enjoy it .It is a grat book.
Wonderful Christmas Story.......2002-03-20
The Christmas story is about a young girl growing up in colonial times. Felicity is extremely excited about her invitation to attend a dancing lesson at the Governor's Palace. It is every young girls dream to be there, and Felicity has received this wonderful honor. Felicity wants the most beautiful dress to wear, like the one on her fashion doll. Knowing how much it costs and that her family is very poor she wants it anyway. Her mother promises Felicity the dress. The plan was for her mother to make the gown by hand. However Felicity's mother become very ill. Felicity is worried that her dress will not be completed on time, and she is ashamed for being disappointed about the dress when her mom is sick. On the night of the dance when Felicity has come to realize that she would not go her mother gives her a wonderful surprise. She had found strength to finish the dress that was her daughters Christmas wish. Felicity is the most beautiful girl at the party and realizes that dreams do come true.
I believe that Tripp gave a wonderful representation of that the colonial times was like. She represented Felicity very realistically. Any girl in her palace would be disappointed if she could not go to the party, yet feel a sad burden that the mother is sick as well. Felicity hoped for a miracle simply that her mother would get better not even thinking of her own wish for a completed dress and ended up getting both wishes.
I loved the American Girl books growing up specifically Felicity's stories. I am amazed that Tripp can grab children's attention book after book. And you learn so much about the time period in the process of reading. I enjoyed reading this book again.
Great, as Usual.......2002-02-22
American Girl books are great, this one included. Felicity's fear when her mother becomes sick let us realize how feelings for what is really important to us - family members, a feeling of security, friendship - haven't change a lot since Revolutionary days, both in America and worldwhile. What changes is how we live the everyday life - we drive cars and not carts, at school we learn science and not how to serve tea... Just one question, how long will we have to wait for a Native American Girl, and for a Jewish American Girl?
Great Historical Book!.......2000-05-14
I read this book because I was learning about the American Revolution in class. This is a very touching book that anyone can enjoy. Learn about Felicity's dream doll at the store that she wished to get, the dance she was invited to by the mayor, the disease that her mother had. I really enjoyed this book because of the wonderfully illustrated pictures and the great story. In fact, all of the Felicity books are "da bomb"!
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