The first biography of a major figure in early US and African American historyA household name and unparalleled hero revered in every African American household, Benjamin Banneker was a completely self-taught mathematical genius who achieved professional status in astronomy, navigation, and engineering. His acknowledged expertise and superior surveying skills led to his role as coworker with the Founding Fathers in planning our nation’s capitol, Washington, DC. His annual Banneker’s Almanac was the first written by a black and outsold the major competition. In addition, he was a vocal force in the fight for the abolition of slavery. Yet, despite his accomplishments, there has been no biography of this important man—until now. Written by an author with strong ties across the Washington-Maryland-Virginia area where abolitionist societies revered Banneker, this long overdue biography at last gives the hard-earned attention this prominent hero and his accomplishments deserve.

Benjamin Banneker: Surveyor, Astronomer, Publisher, Patriot

Biographies & Memoirs

Cerami, Charles

Silverstein, Robert M.

Cerami, Charles A.

Community & Culture

John Wiley&Sons

The captivating story of Hamilton and Madison fighting the odds to forge a nation's legacy
Seven years after the revolution, America was in crisis. The government didn't work, but the citizens didn't care―or were in a state of rebellion. Then two unknown men, Hamilton and Madison (unknown especially compared to the revered Founding Fathers), envisioned a plan that no one else thought could happen: a truly United States. 
Against all odds, these men maneuvered and strategized to get the right men to agree on the right ideas. The result: the most brilliant political document ever, and a powerful United States.
From New York Times bestselling author Charles Cerami, this gripping tale of young men founding a nation will captivate both history buffs and those who just love a great story.
"Cerami spins a good historical tale." ―Kirkus Reviews

Young Patriots: The Remarkable Story of Two Men, Their Impossible Plan and the Revolution That Created the Constitution

Historical

Sourcebooks

This book gives life to host Thomas Jefferson, his guests, Alexander Hamilton and James Madison and arguably the most important dinner party in American history that achieved the compromises leading to Americas mighty expansion.

Dinner at Mr. Jefferson's: Library Edition

History

Americas

Blackstone Pub

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