A Son of Thunder

An in-depth biography of the iconic American revolutionary that “helps us understand the significance of Henry’s enduring image” ( The New York Times Book Review ). Patrick Henry was a charismatic orator whose devotion to the pursuit of liberty fueled the fire of the American Revolution and laid the groundwork for the United States. As a lawyer and a member of the Virginia House of Burgess, Henry championed the inalienable rights with which all men are born. His philosophy inspired the Declarati