This captivating book brings history to life with illustrations that capture the drama of America’s struggle for independence from England. The 45 pages of detailed drawings depict scenes of the Boston Massacre, Paul Revere's ride, the Battle of Lexington, the Battle of Bunker Hill, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, George Washington at the Delaware, and many more important milestones that led to the birth of a new nation. Each image is accompanied by a fact-filled descriptive caption and can be colored with pencils, pens, or crayons. Both educational and entertaining, this unique coloring book is sure to appeal to teachers, students, and history buffs ages 9 and up.
About Peter F. Copeland
Peter F. Copeland (1927-2007) was a renowned freelance illustrator with a considerable reputation as a historical illustrator, marine archaeologist, merchant mariner, and consultant to the Smithsonian Institution. In the 1950s, Mr. Copeland worked at the Smithsonian as chief of the illustration department for the old Museum of History and Technology exhibitions. He also worked as a writer and historical researcher on exhibitions dealing with military aviation and ballooning history. Mr. Copeland wrote magazine articles and illustrated American history coloring books for Dover and other publishers from 1974 until 2006.
