Profiles of Valor, Vol. 3: December 1777 - October 1780

By: Marilyn Boyer, Grace Tumas Ehrman

Narrated by: Will Stauff

Step into the pivotal years of America’s fight for freedom with Profiles of Valor: Vol. 3, a virtue-driven collection of biographical sketches from the War of Independence.

Learn American History While Building Godly Character

From daring midnight escapes to the drama of battlefield courage, you’ll meet ten real heroes, each demonstrating a powerful character quality:

• Alertness ~ John Paulding & Companions
• Boldness ~ Col. John Sevier
• Bravery ~ Sgt. William Jasper
• Commitment ~ Marquis de Lafayette
• Compassion ~ Martha Washington
• Creativity ~ Rev. James Caldwell
• Discretion ~ Nancy Strong
• Loyalty ~ Col. Francis Marion
• Orderliness ~ Baron von Steuben
• Persistence ~ Col. George Rogers Clark

American Heroes to Emulate

These action-packed stories of the Revolution showcase the very best role models of the period between December 1777 and October 1780.

• Discover how Marquis de Lafayette devoted his life and fortune to the American cause.
• See Nancy Strong’s discretion as a petticoat spy in the Culper Ring.
• Admire Martha Washington’s compassion at Valley Forge, caring for soldiers and her husband.
• Witness Baron von Steuben’s orderliness as he transforms the Continental Army.
• March with George Rogers Clark and his men, whose persistence won the Northwest Territory.
• Stand with Sergeant William Jasper, whose bravery inspired his regiment at Fort Sullivan and Savannah.
• Learn from Rev. James Caldwell’s creativity in the heat of battle.
• Watch John Paulding and companions’ alertness foil Benedict Arnold’s treason.
• Experience Francis Marion’s loyalty as the Swamp Fox of the Carolinas.
• Feel the boldness of John Sevier and the Overmountain Men at King’s Mountain.

©2025 Marilyn Boyer (P)2025 Marilyn Boyer

Recap of US history

Written for a home school curriculum. Took me back to 8th grade. Highlights of American history for the prescribed time frame—major players, major events.