Bobby Akart

Seeds of Liberty: Historical Guide to the Boston Brahmin Series Bobby Akart

Publisher Marketing: Best-selling fiction author Bobby Akart shows his versatility in writing with his non-fiction collaboration steeped in historical context - "Seeds of Liberty." America has a penchant for rebellion. While the dates associated with the War for Independence are well known, the battle for freedom began many years before with the early colonists and continued into the nineteenth century. After the War for Independence was won, going into the turn of the century and the antebellum period, the early Americans continued to flex their muscles in asserting their independence. The sociological aspects of the early settlers insistence upon independence is fascinating. This is an examination of the attitudes of the early colonists and their taste of freedom as they built America. It is a fascinating social phenomena that allows one to understand the early collective mindset of America. Read about the trials and tribulations of a fledgling nation up to the turn of the century and as America entered the Antebellum era. "The Loyal Nine," the predecessors to the Sons of Liberty, are examined in detail. When given the opportunity to fundamentally change the course of America, these nine brave Bostonians faced a choice - continue to live under tyranny or choose freedom. They chose freedom. But the "Seeds of Liberty" were planted by freedom loving immigrants looking to create a new world - America. Contributor Bio:  Konkoly, Steven Steven Konkoly graduated from the United States Naval Academy and served on active duty for eight years with various Navy and Marine Corps units. He currently lives with his family in southern Maine, where he works for a major pharmaceutical company.