Cavalry Hero: Casimir Pulaski

Written by Dorothy Adams
Illustrated by Irena Loretowicz

            Casimir Pulaski is most remembered as the dashing Polish cavalry officer who aids the United States’ fight for independence with daring feats of courage and strategy. As a child, already a gifted horseman, he learns from his father Joseph Pulaski, a statesman and landowner, what it means to stand for justice. The love and practical wisdom his mother shares with Casimir and his seven siblings cause him to deeply love his Catholic faith. These two influences converge in his committed enthusiasm to fight for the rights of religious and national freedom. In 1775, after ten unsuccessful years of striving to free Poland from Russia’s oppressive influence upon Polish law and culture, Casimir, falsely accused of treason against the king and exiled from his beloved homeland, travels to France. He convinces Benjamin Franklin of his sincerity in taking up America’s struggle against oppression. Serving under George Washington, Casimir achieves the near impossible feat of building a disciplined Cavalry Legion from American ragtag soldiers. In 1779, the fearless cavalryman dies from wounds after a final blazing charge at the Battle of Savannah—at the age of 32. America’s tribute to Casimir Pulaski’s sacrifice for the sake of freedom is still to be seen in the many places throughout the country that bear his name.

Second of three books in the Portraits in Faith and Freedom series, Set 2: Polish Advocates of Hope and Nationhood.

Includes:

• Maps
• Pronunciation guide
• Inside illustrations
• About the author
• Historical insights essay by Daria Sockey
  
• Timeline (not included in e-Book file)
• Publisher resources:
  • Statement on Portraits in Faith and Freedom
    
  • About usage of outdated terms
  • Downloadable PDF's of maps, colored timeline, and historical insights essay

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Book Details:

• Time period: 1745-1779
• Location: Poland, United States
• Content suitability (age): 9-up
• Read-aloud interest: 8-up
• Readability Level (grade): RL8.6
• Page count: 195
• Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.56 inches
  • Weight: 0.65 lbs.
  • SKU: 171-P (for print), 171-E (for e-Book)
  • Print ISBN: 978-1-932350-74-6
  • E-Book ISBN: 978-1-932350-56-2