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In *The Winter of Red Snow*, thirteen‑year‑old Abigail Jane Stewart brings the Civilian perspective to the American Revolutionary War. She records the hardship of the 1777–78 winter at Valley Forge, capturing both the despair of the soldiers and the glimmer of hope as George Washington gathers his troops on frozen fields. The book offers a vivid, diary‑style view of a crucial moment in United States history, making the turmoil and resilience of the period accessible to young readers.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Kristiana Gregory
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