The McIntyre, John T. (John Thomas) 1871-1951 creator Boyer, Ralph L. (Ralph Ludwig) 1879-1952 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Young Continentals at Monmouth" by John T. McIntyre is a historical fiction written in the early 20th century. The story centers around four young boys serving as couriers for the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War, specifically following their experiences around key battles including Princeton and Monmouth. This book is part of a series, indicating it continues the adventures of these characters as they navigate the dangers of war and their growing patriotism. The opening of the narrative introduces Ben Cooper, a spirited young courier, and his friend known as Porcupine, establishing their personalities and the camaraderie among the young heroes. They travel to Philadelphia on an important mission to deliver messages for General Washington, and as they do so, they encounter a diverse array of characters, including merchants and soldiers. Tension builds with hints of conflict involving British forces, and a sense of foreboding around a character named Tobias Hawkins is introduced, suggesting further intrigue and the looming threat of betrayal. The stage is set for a story rich in adventure and historical detail, inviting readers to witness the bravery and struggles of youth during tumultuous times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-12-30 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) Originally published: United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1912 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Juvenile fiction Monmouth, Battle of, Freehold, N.J., 1778 -- Juvenile fiction PZ United States: Penn Publishing Company, 1912 12012485 https://archive.org/details/youngcontinental00mcin_0/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67055 https://archive.org/details/youngcontinental00mcin_0/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67055 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134540.0 67055