The American Spirit, 1780 (rev. Nov 9, 2016)

(Original version Feb. 28, 2016; 1,232 views in 8 months; revised November 9, 2016)
During the American Revolution, backcountry militiamen from the South turned the tide of the war with their unexpected victory at the Battle of Kings Mountain on October 7, 1780. This entertaining, engaging, and enlightening video tells the story of these heroes coming together from what is today five states and pursuing British Major Patrick Ferguson and his army of loyalists for over 200 miles across the mountains of North Carolina. That route is today the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail. This video is excellent for classroom use and for individual self-study. Includes original Celtic-style music performed by The Forget-Me-Nots of Banner Elk, NC. Written and narrated by award-winning author Randell Jones ("Before They Were Heroes at King's Mountain" and “In the Footsteps of Daniel Boone”). Jones illustrated the story with images from 12 years of photographing reenactments. Use of historical artwork graciously provided by Richard Luce also contributes to the telling of “The Story.”

[@arthurbroady1742]

Mr. Jones:
I just wanted to let you know that I finally had time to view the video. I have seen a few of these and by far this one is the very best accounting of the battle of Kings Mountain. As I recall, the video they show at Kings Mountain says little if anything about Col. Campbell. I thought your version was well balanced and provided a level of detail allowing for the appreciation of really what was involved leading up to and during the battle. As I said...it is excellent!
Thank you for sharing and for making the effort to put such a quality presentation together. I will make certain my family views this so they can put into proper perspective "John Broddy's" unique role.
Arthur Broady

[@djscruggs]

Wow, Mr Jones, this is really well done. You've got some great pictures to illustrate your story. This took me back to school days when we would get excited that we'd be watching a movie instead of having to listen to the teacher. Unfortunately, most of those movies were "gagmewithaspoon" dull. Wish we'd had your talent back then!