A staff member will lead a virtual book discussion on 1776 by David McCullough. A copy of the book will be available to pick up here at the library - please come to the 3rd floor information desk. If you would like to have a copy set aside for you on the 1st floor hold shelf, please call (847) 376.2840 after you register to arrange this. The discussion will still be held online using Zoom.
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1776 by David McCullough
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, 1776 is the story of Americans in the ranks, men of every shape, size, and color, farmers, schoolteachers, shoemakers, no-accounts, and mere boys turned soldiers. And it is the story of the British commander, William Howe, and his highly disciplined redcoats who looked on their rebel foes with contempt and fought with a valor too little known. But it is the American commander-in-chief who stands foremost -- Washington, who had never before led an army in battle.
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