Only a story like this, which gets inside the mind and heart of the characters, can give young Americans an understanding of their history. From the faith of a Yankee pedlar at the beginning of the Revolution, from the sympathy of Thomas Jefferson, from the confidence of spirited, lively Catherine Greene, Eli Whitney drew the strength to travel the long road of achievement. But this story make it vividly clear that the spark of genius within the man himself was needed to create the tools that changed the face of America. 

Fritz Kredel’s clear and simple illustrations add beauty and distinction to this moving story. 

From the dust jacket