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Rush on Boys: Hamilton at War Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Robert Child (Author), James Gillies (Narrator), Rob Child and Assoc (Publisher)
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As the story opens, young Alexander Hamilton marches with the Continentals at Fort Lee, New Jersey. He is frustrated by being relegated to the end of the line and missing out on the action. He desperately wants to make a name for himself. His fortunes soon change at the Raritan River when the vanguard of British infantry catches up to Washington's army.

Hamilton and his cannons are the only defense line available to prevent the army from being destroyed. Successfully protecting the Continental army and allowing their escape with his rear-guard action, Hamilton catches the attention of George Washington.

The future President asks the 20-year-old Hamilton to join his staff. Sent on one daring mission after another Hamilton's stature grows, creating great political mistrust among his rivals. When ambition overtakes Hamilton, he threatens to overthrow Congress, which he sees as corrupt. Challenging a Congressman to a duel, who views Hamilton as a treasonous immigrant, his world nearly self-destructs.

With the end of the American Revolution looming and his visions of his own glory fading, Hamilton becomes determined to leave Washington's staff and return to the battlefield. Washington, the only man who can help him, does all in his power to deny him. One daring assignment remains, however, that will determine the outcome of the final battle and the entire war. It is at a place called Yorktown.

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  1. Listening Length
    2 hours and 53 minutes
  2. Author
    Robert Child
  3. Narrator
    James Gillies
  4. Audible release date
    April 29, 2013
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Rob Child and Assoc
  7. ASIN
    B00CL063RQ
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 2 hours and 53 minutes
Author Robert Child
Narrator James Gillies
Audible.com Release Date April 29, 2013
Publisher Rob Child and Assoc
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B00CL063RQ
Best Sellers Rank #610,199 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#310 in History of Revolutions & Wars of Independence
#1,468 in Biographies of Presidents & Heads of State (Audible Books & Originals)
#9,452 in Biographical Historical Fiction

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John Koopman III
5.0 out of 5 stars Rush On Boys - Rush To Read It
Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2013
It was a real page turner. I can always tell when a book works for me when I can picture it like a movie as I read. Alexander Hamilton is a neglected founder. This is an important book to remedy that problem.

There were several key moments and topics that I'm glad were covered:
-- The hole in his heart due to no father in his life.
-- Sending Hamilton to General Gates to set him straight was one of Washington's master strokes. The meeting with the pompous Gates being out maneuvered by a sharper mind was well covered.
-- His close friendships, including Lafayette and Laurens.
-- His love interest.
-- His frustration and argument with Washington.
-- His many missions as one of Washington's adjutants.
-- Also, of course, his shining moment at Yorktown.

The book is also refreshingly short, something that is good for a plane trip or if you enjoy reading a book in one sitting. If you like historical novels and want to learn more about Alexander Hamilton, this book is for you.

John Koopman III
George Washington Impersonator
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Valerie Flinn
4.0 out of 5 stars Captured reader
Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2013
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Once beginning to read, I did not want to stop. At the end, I found myself hoping there will soon be another to fill my desire to read more of this man and his contributions to our great nation.
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Dave Hunter
2.0 out of 5 stars Heart in the right place but details lacking
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2015
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The author clearly loves the subject and did his best, but I found numerous historical details to be incorrect, which took me out of the novel. Mostly small things I know about as a reenactor, but the treatment of the two battles of Trenton and the battle of Princeton was confusing and unclear.

I did like that every character's age is mentioned upon their initial introduction; this is very helpful to readers who are used to thinking of these men as much older, as presidents and such, rather than as young or early middle aged men at war.

The narrative style is a series of vignettes, which keeps things moving and kept the book short, but could sometimes be difficult to follow, die to confusion as to how much time had passed.
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Douglas S. Hamilton
5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander Hamilton ... Soldier
Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2013
Alexander Hamilton's predominant passion was often said to be the military. From an early age he recognized the opportunity that "arms" offered to lift his station in life. "Rush on Boys" provides a succinct view of his military escapades from captain of the NY Artillery to field commander at Yorktown. Robert Childs has captured the challenges and highlights of Hamilton's military career with this fast paced and exciting read. I took the book with me on a recent visit to Princeton and Trenton and it helped me to see the battles. A must read for all my family to better understand the history of our most famous ancestor.

Douglas Hamilton
5th great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton
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Deef MacStrive
5.0 out of 5 stars Another home run by Rob Child
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2014
For those with gaps in their historical knowledge of Alexander Hamilton, and the Revolutionary War in general, Rush on Boys fits the bill to overflowing. In terms of beholding epic moments of US history through the lens of an engaging narrative, this book measures up every bit to recent Amazon best seller, Killing Lincoln.
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Rand Scholet
5.0 out of 5 stars Alexander Hamilton's Contributions during the Revolutionary War
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2013
There has been a literary void for focusing on Alexander Hamilton's military role and contributions during the Revolutionary War, including how he became General Washington's "principal and most confidential aide". The author, Robert Child, has created a vivid picture of Hamilton's journey that is enjoyable for young readers, people new to Hamilton, as well as seasoned historians. The most valuable accomplishment by the author is that the information is accurate...a real treat after reading 44 books on Alexander Hamilton.
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