Jennie Thornley Grayson

Jack Jouett of Albemarle Jennie Thornley Grayson

This biography of the underappreciated American Revolutionary hero Jack Jouett puts forth the case that his intrepidness was of huge consequence during America's War of Independence. In the years immediately following the War of Independence, the Virginia-born Jack Jouett was colloquially termed the 'Paul Revere of the South'. Taking to his horse to warn the-then Governor of Virginia, Thomas Jefferson, of approaching units of British cavalry, the success of Jouett's rapid journey across the vast swathe of rugged, rural landscape helped the revolutionary Americans prepare and combat this British incursion. Had Jouett's ride not occurred or had been a failure, it is possible that the successful British expedition would have resulted in the capture of some or all of Virginia's leadership. This book, in describing Jouett's deed and life, makes the case that he is deserving of much greater respect in modern America and recognition in the annals of history.