Harry Moore

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The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade; or, Getting Out of New York

Beschreibung

"The Liberty Boys Running the Blockade: or, Getting Out of New York" by Harry Moore plunges readers into the heart of the American Revolution. This juvenile historical fiction vividly portrays the challenges and daring exploits faced during the war, focusing on the struggle for freedom in New York. Experience the thrill of blockade running as the Liberty Boys navigate perilous waters, seeking to escape the confines of British-occupied New York. This action-packed adventure, suitable for young readers and those interested in historical accounts, captures the spirit of resilience and determination that defined the era. Immerse yourself in a tale of courage and ingenuity as the protagonists confront danger and fight for their liberty. A timeless story reflecting a pivotal moment in American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Harry Moore grew up in East Central Alabama after World War II. With degrees in English from Auburn University, Rice University, and Middle Tennessee State University, he taught freshman comp and sophomore literature in community college for four decades before retiring in 2009. His poems have appeared in South Carolina Review, Sow's Ear Poetry Review, POEM, Penwood Review, Teaching English in the Two-Year College, English Journal, Alabama Literary Review, Avocet, The Cape Rock, Anglican Theological Review, and other journals. He is the author of two chapbooks: What He Would Call Them (Finishing Line Press, 2013) and Time's Fool: Love Poems (Mule on a Ferris Wheel Press, 2014). In 2014, he received the Maureen Egen Writers Exchange Award from Poets & Writers, with a week in New York and four weeks at Jentel Artist Residency in Northeast Wyoming. Readings include the Calhoun Writers' Conference in 2013, McNally Jackson Books in Soho in 2014, the Alabama Book Festival in 2015, and the Louisville Conference on American Literature in 2016. An assistant editor of POEM magazine, he lives with his wife, Cassandra, in Decatur, Alabama.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 68
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 4mm
• Gewicht: 109g
• ISBN-13: 9781022960824
• ISBN-10: 1022960822
• Artikelnr.: 74074135