LUSO
A novel about the Virginia Giant,
Peter Francisco,
soldier of the American Revolution,
by 7th-generation descendant Travis Bowman.
LUSO
A novel about the Virginia Giant,
Peter Francisco,
soldier of the American Revolution,
by 7th-generation descendant Travis Bowman.
LUSO: For Love, Liberty and Legacy
First released in 2009 as Hercules of the Revolution, this re-release novel based on the life of Peter Francisco is the inspiration for the upcoming mini-series.
Best-selling author, Robert Whitlow, called Travis’ book “the American Braveheart story” and another reader from Amazon.com said, “…it gave a Band of Brothers type feel to the American Revolutionary War!”
Peter Francisco was born into a wealthy family in the Azores in 1760, yet would one day change the course of history for the United States and the World.
Peter is kidnapped by pirates at the age of five and raised as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. By the age of 16, Peter stood 6'6", a foot taller than the average man.
After falling in love with a wealthy girl named Susannah, Peter realizes he will never marry unless he is free. Upon hearing Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!", Peter is driven with passion for freedom and joins the Continental Army. His owner, Judge Winston, releases him from slavery to fight for freedom, and he becomes famous for his extraordinary strength, bravery, & courage on the battlefield.
George Washington has a 6' broadsword made for Peter just in time for one of the most critical battles of the Revolution. But the ruthless Colonel Tarleton of the British Army is determined to kill Peter and Susannah. Ultimately, Peter's fight for freedom becomes a fight to save the love of his life...
Hardback, Paperback, & eBook
“Without him, we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the War, and with it our freedom.
He was truly a One-Man Army.”
-George Washington
LUSO: For Love, Liberty and Legacy
Hardback, Paperback, & eBook
First released in 2009 as Hercules of the Revolution, this re-release novel based on the life of Peter Francisco is the inspiration for the upcoming mini-series.
Best-selling author, Robert Whitlow, called Travis’ book “the American Braveheart story” and another reader from Amazon.com said, “…it gave a Band of Brothers type feel to the American Revolutionary War!”
Peter Francisco was born into a wealthy family in the Azores in 1760, yet would one day change the course of history for the United States and the World.
Peter is kidnapped by pirates at the age of five and raised as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. By the age of 16, Peter stood 6'6", a foot taller than the average man.
After falling in love with a wealthy girl named Susannah, Peter realizes he will never marry unless he is free. Upon hearing Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!", Peter is driven with passion for freedom and joins the Continental Army. His owner, Judge Winston, releases him from slavery to fight for freedom, and he becomes famous for his extraordinary strength, bravery, & courage on the battlefield.
George Washington has a 6' broadsword made for Peter just in time for one of the most critical battles of the Revolution. But the ruthless Colonel Tarleton of the British Army is determined to kill Peter and Susannah. Ultimately, Peter's fight for freedom becomes a fight to save the love of his life...
“Without him, we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the War, and with it our freedom.
He was truly a One-Man Army.”
-George Washington
LUSO: For Love, Liberty and Legacy
First released in 2009 as Hercules of the Revolution, this re-release novel based on the life of Peter Francisco is the inspiration for the upcoming mini-series.
Best-selling author, Robert Whitlow, called Travis’ book “the American Braveheart story” and another reader from Amazon.com said, “…it gave a Band of Brothers type feel to the American Revolutionary War!”
Peter Francisco was born into a wealthy family in the Azores in 1760, yet would one day change the course of history for the United States and the World.
Peter is kidnapped by pirates at the age of five and raised as a slave on a plantation in Virginia. By the age of 16, Peter stood 6'6", a foot taller than the average man.
After falling in love with a wealthy girl named Susannah, Peter realizes he will never marry unless he is free. Upon hearing Patrick Henry's famous words, "Give me liberty or give me death!", Peter is driven with passion for freedom and joins the Continental Army. His owner, Judge Winston, releases him from slavery to fight for freedom, and he becomes famous for his extraordinary strength, bravery, & courage on the battlefield.
George Washington has a 6' broadsword made for Peter just in time for one of the most critical battles of the Revolution. But the ruthless Colonel Tarleton of the British Army is determined to kill Peter and Susannah. Ultimately, Peter's fight for freedom becomes a fight to save the love of his life...
“Without him, we would have lost two crucial battles, perhaps the War, and with it our freedom.
He was truly a One-Man Army.”
-George Washington
Now Available in:
Hardback
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MEET THE AUTHOR
The Author
Travis Bowman is an author, actor, film producer and 7th generation descendant of Peter Francisco.
His documentary The Peter Francisco Story won a Platinum Aurora Award in 2012. He stands 6'6" tall just like his famous ancestor and he has brought his great-grandfather to life through a 30-minute dramatic impersonation over 100 times for historic societies, schools, universities, and church groups all over the world. In 2013, he had the honor of bringing Peter back to life in Porto Judeu, Azores close to where he was kidnapped 250 years ago.
Mr. Bowman's work has earned him numerous awards and accolades and dozens of newspapers have published articles about him around the world. He and his wife have 2 children and they reside in Charlotte, NC.
To learn more about Travis, visit TravisBowman.com.
READ REVIEWS
"This novel is enjoyable to read, historically accurate, and is more than just the story of Peter Francisco, a true American hero. It is indicative of the stories of countless men and women who sacrificed to make us who we are, and it will serve future generations well as a reminder of these great Americans."
—David N. Appleby
Former President General, Sons of the American Revolution
"This is an amazing story that is larger than life! Peter Francisco was the giant of the American Revolution who stood head and shoulders above everyone else and was wounded multiple times, yet his life was marvelously preserved by the sovereign hand of God Almighty. Travis Bowman’s well-crafted novel will mesmerize you."
—Dr. Roger Schultz
Dean of Arts & Sciences, Liberty University
"The Virginia Giant! The Hercules of the Revolution! There are facts we will never know about Peter Francisco, but his descendant Travis Bowman has written an engaging work of fiction that intertwines a kidnapped boy’s search for personal liberty while making remarkable contributions to his new nation’s struggle for political independence."
—Dr. James C. Kelly
Director of U.S. Army Museums
"In the Bible, God gave Samson amazing strength which he used to carry out God’s will for Israel. In this book, Travis Bowman tells the incredible story of how God gave his ancestor similar strength to carry out His will for America."
—Dean Burris
Senior Pastor, Metrolina Church of Concord, North Carolina
"Peter Francisco’s story is not just another legend from the battlefields of the Revolution. This truly is the American Braveheart story!"
—Robert Whitlow
Christy Award-winning author and filmmaker
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