Liberty's Martyr: The Story of Dr. Joseph Warren

by Janet Uhlar

British General Thomas Gage declared that the life of Joseph Warren was equal to 500 ordinary colonials. Contemporaries claimed that had Warren survived the American Revolution, the name of Washington might have been obscure. Dr. Joseph Warren was one of the foremost leaders in the years prior to, and the earliest months of the War for Independence. It was Warren who united the First Continental Congress. It was Joseph Warren who sent Paul Revere on his famous 'midnight' ride. It was Dr. Joseph Warren who acted as Commander in Chief to the army of rag-tag Provincial soldiers until an official appointment was made. His name and heroic deeds were once known by every school child in America - statues dedicated to him, towns, counties and streets named for him. Today his memory is all but forgotten, buried beneath the dust of time. Yet, were it not for Dr. Joseph Warren's prominent role, American History as we know it would be greatly altered.

Janet Uhlar was born in Quincy, Massachusetts - the hometown of John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John Hancock, and Josiah Quincy, Jr. Her fascination with the American Revolution began in childhood upon reading Esther Forbes' Johnny Tremain. As a former home-schooling mom, Janet introduced forgotten heroes of the American Revolution to her children's history lessons, adding more depth and insight to this most pivotal time of our nation's history. Janet firmly believes that when the private lives and unique personalities of historical figures are presented, and the dynamics between these characters brought out, history becomes much more than cold black print on a stark white page. History takes on a life of its own, with true flesh and blood individuals whose acts of courage, indifference, or cowardice shaped the world we live in today. This living history helps us relate to those who have gone before - offering inspiration, courage, and a sense of determination. Janet lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.

Genres: Biography

326 pages, Paperback

First published July 10, 2009

About the author

Author, lecturer, screenplay writer, Janet Uhlar’s genre is rarely seen. She presents biography through the living, breathing form of biographical fiction. The characters lived; the events occurred. The dialogue carries the stories. Janet firmly believes that when the private lives and unique personalities of historical figures are presented, and the dynamics between these characters brought out, history becomes much more than cold black print on a stark white page. History takes on a life of its own, with true flesh and blood individuals whose acts of courage, indifference, or cowardice shaped the world we live in today. This living history helps us relate to those who have gone before – offering inspiration, courage, and a sense of determination

Her research on the American Revolution began forty years ago and continues.

Janet’s first book, Liberty’s Martyr: The Story of Dr. Joseph Warren was first published in 2001 with a second run in 2009. With new information available - and the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution upon us, Janet has updated Liberty's Martyr.
Dr. Joseph Warren was the foremost Patriot leader who was responsible for making the decision to ignite the American Revolution. The British declared his life worth 500 ordinary colonials. A well-known Loyalist contemporary claimed that if Warren survived the war, the name of George Washington would be obscure.
Janet has presented new, unrealized information about Warren in the 2025 edition and refuted libelous fictions in recent writings pertaining to Warren. She organized the Warren Sash Project to determine if Warren's DNA was on a battle sash he was said to have worn.

Her second book, Freedom’s Cost: The Story of General Nathanael Greene was released in August of 2011 with a second edition in 2023. General Greene saved the Continental Army on many occasions including at Valley Forge. He was Washington's confidant, most depended on, and favorite general -- indeed Washington would not have accomplished what he did without Greene. Janet's presentation on General Greene inspired the creation and placement of his statue at Valley Forge. She continues her research on General Greene and the reasons that his enormous role in the survival and victory of the Continental Army is negated,

In 2013, Janet was seated on the jury of the Whitey Bulger trial -- a high-profile federal trial in Boston. It proved to be a life changing experience after which she realized no journalist who had written about Bulger for more than thirty years ever corresponded with or interviewed him. Janet did. The communication between them revealed a dark experiment conducted by the CIA of which Bulger was determined to reveal. The Truth Be Damned, was released in April 2018. This book also presents U.S. History -- an area of our history of which Janet never intended to become involved.

Reviews

[Beth Haynes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dr, Joseph Warren is a fascination historical figure. Physician. Patriot. Killed at Bunker Hill.
I'd like to have known him in real life.