Revolutionary stories that thrill and entertain. There is mystery, spy work, adventure and fighting in the open. The interest never flags. The Dare Boys are Dick and Tom Dare, two patriot youths, brothers, from about three miles over in New Jersey. They get caught up in key episodes of the American Revolutionary War -- and the years after -- interacting with historically important figures along the way. This is a great series for readers interested in U.S. history.
It was the fourth day of July of the year 1776. There was great excitement in all of the colonies of America at that time, for on this day the representatives of the people, gathered together in the city of Philadelphia, were to decide whether the Declaration of Independence, already drawn up, should be adopted and signed. In Philadelphia, as may well be supposed, the excitement was so intense that the people suspended business. They thronged the streets, walking up and down, talking excitedly, and waiting, waiting for the decision to be made, the determination that would mean so much to them.
The people talked and gesticulated, and there was considerable arguing, some contending that the Declaration of Independence would be adopted and signed, others that it would not. Look, here it is almost evening, contended one of these latter, and nothing has been done yet. If they were going to adopt the Declaration it would have been done before this. The delay means that it will not be done.
They are taking their time to it, that is all, replied the others. It is a most serious matter and not to be taken up hastily and without due thought. They will adopt and sign the Declaration of Independence before the day is gone, see if they don't!
Contents
I. The Clang of the Liberty Bell
II. Waylaid on the Road
III. Ben Foster Brings Important News
IV. A Night Attack
V. The Dare Boys in New York
VI. Chosen for Dangerous Work
VII. Dick's First Adventure
VIII. Tom Dare Acts
IX. The Brothers Together
X. In the Enemy's Camp
XI. Tom in Trouble
XII. Dick Does Wonderful Work
XIII. General Washington is Pleased
XIV. The Haunted House
XV. Dick Again Does Spy-Work
XVI. The Battle of Long Island
