The Epic Story of 1780–1783
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INDEPENDENCE: As told by America's next generation.
Historical fiction authors Christopher J. Watt and Ella Quill hosted Virtual Epic Patriot Camp 2025; a reunion with camper alumni from previous years. Written by the next generation of writers from across America and one from Australia, the stories cover major events from the Siege of Yorktown to the Treaty of Paris as the fight continues for independence.
The point of camp is to encourage the next generation to learn America's epic history and to tell the story for generations to come. In a collection of chapters written from the perspectives of 1780's greatest figures of the American Revolution, twelve young authors bring history to life by relaying the facts with fictional fun.
This is their story. Told in their words.
Praise for The Epic Story of 1780-1783
★★★★★
“I stand in awe! These bright and ambitious young historians have crafted a delightful anthology of masterful portrayals that bring key Revolutionary figures to life. Huzzah for the talented writers of the next generation! Savor this bold and insightful work declaring their own “INDEPENDENCE!”
— Libby McNamee
Author, The Union Spymistress
The Untold Stories
Dive deeper into the stories of the unfeatured characters to discover more about the American Revolution and those who impacted it.
Written by Cameron Graham, a Virtual EPC veteran camper and epic author of Nathanael Greene and John Andre. Figures include a valiant prisoner of war, two future presidents, a patriotic lawyer, two zealous British warriors, and a heartbroken monarch.
Epic Patriot Press: Official Newsletter
Learn more about The Epic Story of America, Epic Patriot Camp, and the writers through Epic Patriot Press, the official newsletter and blog for INDEPENDENCE 2025.
Posts include fun updates, interviews, articles on the history of the colonial times, and more. Written by the authors of the book, you'll get to hear from the next generation about all the latest news.
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Learn more about Virtual Epic Patriot Camp here.