This book focuses on Molly Pitcher who took part in the Battle of Monmouth and attended to the Revolutionary soldiers and artillerymen by giving them water during heavy fire from the British troops. She then took her husband’s place at the cannon after he was wounded and carried him off the battlefield. Her generosity, courage and strength was insurmountable and inspired her fellow citizens. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to her story.

This book focuses on Molly Pitcher who took part in the Battle of Monmouth and attended to the Revolutionary soldiers and artillerymen by giving them water during heavy fire from the British troops. She then took her husband’s place at the cannon after he was wounded and carried him off the battlefield. Her generosity, courage and strength was insurmountable and inspired her fellow citizens. This book contains original artwork, historical context of the story, recounts the folktale from diverse cultures and defines words unique to her story.

The story of Molly Pitcher highlights a side of the American Revolution not often touched upon in history books—the role of women. The legend of Molly Pitcher tells of a woman who has followed her husband to the war and brings water to the soldiers in battle. When her husband is killed, she takes up his station and fires the cannon at the British. Historians think this could be a compilation of many true stories of women who helped out in the war, specifically of Mary Ludwig Hays McCauley or Margaret Corbin. This lesson in history and courage that gives a different perspective on events is a welcome addition to any library collection.

Traces the life of the American Revolutionary War patriot, Molly Pitcher.

Standing by her husband's side as he fought in George Washington's army, Molly learned a great deal about the way the soldiers fought, thus when her husband was injured and no one was able to man the cannon, Molly jumped into action and took on the job.

Mary Ludwig, later dubbed Molly Pitcher, left the farm she was born on in New Jersey only to find herself loading cannons for George Washington's troops at the battle of Monmouth.