Profiles of Valor Vol 1: July 9, 1755 - June 17, 1775

By Marilyn Boyer and Grace Tumas Ehrman

Step into the earliest days of America's fight for freedom, July 9, 1755 - June 17, 1775. From the chaos of battlefields to secret midnight rides, you'll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful virtue like humility, justice, and determination. These true stories reveal the Christian faith and grit that built a nation. Read the entire four-book series to fall in love with American history, reconnect with its godly founding values, and discover a pathway for its future.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1683444256
• ISBN13: 9781683444251
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Master Books
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.3" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 9

Customer Reviews

Supplemental Reader for US History Course

“Learn from the lives of those who have gone before you and, inspired by their sacrifice, persevere with all boldness to leave a legacy of freedom to those who come behind us." - Marilyn Boyer Volume 1 of Profiles of Valor covers time period leading up the American Revolution, 1755-1775. Character traits that enabled men to have convictions for freedom and the courage to fight for it are emphasized in these accounts. Each chapter emphasizes a different trait and ends with a set of comprehension and personal application questions. This reader would be particularly meaningful when complementing any US history curriculum covering this time frame. Geared towards middle school and high school readers whose vocabulary will be challenged.