{"product_id":"americas-oldest-john-doe-michael-evans-paulson-9798188544799","title":"America's Oldest John Doe: How DNA from a Revolutionary War Battlefield Solved a 250-Year-Old Mystery","description":"For nearly 250 years, the identity of a Revolutionary War soldier remained one of America's oldest unsolved historical mysteries. Buried on a battlefield and forgotten by time, he became known simply as \"America's oldest John Doe.\" Thanks to groundbreaking advances in archaeology, forensic anthropology, DNA science, and genetic genealogy, researchers finally uncovered the truth, restoring his identity and rewriting a remarkable chapter of American history.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAmerica's Oldest John Doe\u003c\/b\u003e: \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow DNA from a Revolutionary War Battlefield Solved a 250-Year-Old Mystery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a fascinating journey through one of the most extraordinary historical investigations ever undertaken. Blending history with modern forensic science, this book explains how centuries-old skeletal remains were carefully excavated, analyzed, and matched through advanced DNA technology to living relatives, solving a mystery that had endured for generations.\u003cbr\u003eInside, you'll explore the Revolutionary War battlefield where the soldier was found, learn how archaeologists recover and preserve ancient human remains, discover what bones reveal about a person's life, and gain insight into the cutting-edge science of ancient DNA and genetic genealogy. You'll also examine the ethical questions surrounding historical investigations, the importance of honoring forgotten soldiers, and the future of forensic science as new technologies continue to unlock the secrets of the past.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you are passionate about American history, archaeology, genealogy, forensic science, military history, or true historical mysteries, this book offers an engaging and accessible exploration of how science and history work together to give forgotten individuals back their names.\u003cbr\u003eMore than a story about one unknown soldier, this is a powerful testament to remembrance, discovery, and the enduring belief that every life matters-and that even after centuries, the past still has stories waiting to be told. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eORDER A COPY NOW!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Michael Evans Paulson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798188544799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/22\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 128\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.27d","brand":"Michael Evans Paulson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":50665953624319,"sku":"9798188544799","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/americas-oldest-john-doe-michael-evans-paulson-9798188544799","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}