Rifles for Washington

By Elsie Singmaster

Book Overview

Rifles for Washington is a historical fiction novel written by Elsie Singmaster. The book is set during the American Revolution and follows the story of a young woman named Lydia Barrington. Lydia is a Quaker who lives in Pennsylvania and is deeply committed to her pacifist beliefs. However, when she learns that her brother has joined the Continental Army, Lydia decides to help the cause by gathering supplies and weapons for the soldiers.Lydia's journey takes her to Virginia, where she meets a group of men who are working to create a new type of rifle that will be more effective in battle. Lydia joins forces with these men and helps them to refine their design, all while trying to avoid detection by the British army.As Lydia continues her mission, she begins to question her beliefs about violence and war. She also faces personal challenges, including a growing attraction to one of the men working on the rifles and the constant danger of being caught by the British.Rifles for Washington is a compelling and well-researched novel that offers a unique perspective on the American Revolution. It explores themes of pacifism, patriotism, and personal growth, and is sure to appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories of strong, independent women.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116279495X
• ISBN13: 9781162794952
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"