They Shall Be Remembered

About the Book

Three families make the most of life during times of war, economic hardship, and prosperity and interact with historic figures along the way, giving a glimpse of American life from the War of 1812 to World War I.

While much of the action is centered around the Chesapeake Bay, the families—which include ex-slaves, immigrants, and those who make their living on the water—journey throughout the country and beyond to places such as Lake Champlain, West Point, Annapolis, Gettysburg, and France.

While there is time for romance and adventure, personal longings are thrown aside with the onset of the Civil War. Some get the chance to serve with Generals Ulysses Grant, Robert E. Lee, and Winfield Scott as they fight for their ideals. Meanwhile, the former slaves travel to Boston and become friends with Frederick Douglass and Harriet Tubman.

Delve into the triumphs and tragedies that determined the course of a nation and explore the real strengths and flaws of American heroes in They Shall Be Remembered.

About the Author

Jack Freeze was raised in Baltimore and spent his childhood summers on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay at his grandparents’ farm. He was educated at Johns Hopkins University and retired from Westinghouse as a Fellow Engineer. He was also an adjunct professor at the United States Naval Academy.