Haym Salomon: Liberty's Son

Library of American Heroes

by Shirley Gorson Milgrim

For ages 9 and up.

Here is the little-known story of the selfless and patriotic Jewish merchant who raised money to finance the American Revolution and the new nation. Milgrim vividly recreates Haym Salomon’s exploits with the underground Sons of Liberty and portrays patriotism as the natural outgrowth of his Jewish heritage.

 

 

 

120 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1975

Reviews

[Marné Hawkes Skelton Yates · Rating 3 out of 5]

Loved learning about him- didn't love the writing

[Amy Bodkin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book about an often forgotten American Patriot!