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As our nation marks its 250th anniversary, I’m excited to announce the release of the Deluxe Edition of 27 Grievances Explained — a comprehensive resource designed for adults, youth, teachers, civic groups, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Declaration of Independence.

This expanded hardcover edition brings together the full historical analysis of the 27 grievances presented to King George III  and includes the complete U.S. Constitution with Amendments. A complete suite of classroom‑ready teaching tools is available independently, making it easier than ever to explore the foundations of American liberty.

What’s Included in the Deluxe Edition

• Full, expanded commentary on each of the 27 grievances

• Historical context connecting colonial experiences to the Founders’ arguments

• Constitutional responses showing how each grievance shaped the U.S. Constitution

• The original text of the Declaration, the text of the U.S. Constitution, the corresponding Amendments, and additional commentary.

What is now on Lostpine.com

• Student worksheets for all 27 grievances

• A complete Teacher’s Guide with pacing, objectives, discussion prompts, and assessments

• A combined curriculum package ideal for classrooms, homeschoolers, and civic programs

All materials remain freely accessible on Lostpine.com, continuing our mission to support low‑cost, high‑quality civic education.

Why This Matters in 2026

The 250th anniversary offers a rare opportunity to revisit the ideas that launched a nation. Understanding the grievances is essential to understanding:

• Why did the colonies seek independence

• How the Founders envisioned a just government

• How the Constitution corrected the abuses of the past

• Why these lessons still matter today

This Deluxe Edition is designed to help communities, teachers, and families engage with these ideas in meaningful, practical ways.

Where to Find the Book and Resources

The Deluxe Edition is now available through Barnes & Noble in multiple formats, and all teaching tools can be downloaded for free directly from Lostpine.com.

Whether you’re preparing a classroom unit, leading a civic discussion group, or simply exploring America’s founding documents, this collection provides everything you need.

One of my most popular downloads on Lostpine.com is about understanding and teaching the Declaration of Independence. As we enter our 250th anniversary year for this historic document, you may find of interest a book I have just published. It is now available on Barnes & Noble at this link: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/27-grievances-explained-robert-j-samson/1148200394?ean=9798218774523

Paperback now available on Barnes and Noble Books [click image for information]

The book is entitled “27 Grievances Explained” by Robert J Samson

27 Grievances Explained unveils how the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution are masterfully intertwined—each document anchoring America’s enduring pursuit of liberty. This compelling new book demonstrates how the founders boldly risked everything to secure freedom and how their vision endures in a meticulously designed Constitution that serves as a safeguard against tyranny. With insightful commentary, it illuminates the timeless principles at the core of the nation’s founding and offers a vital blueprint for understanding and teaching the foundations of American democracy.

The content has been refreshed from the website, and the book includes additional information, such as the original text of the Declaration and the author’s notes on the signers.

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For about a year now, Lostpine has been using a feature that generates a hyperlink whenever a Bible reference is noted in written text. The reference becomes an alternate text color and is underlined. By clicking on the reference, a pop-up window will open and allow for the immediate reading of the referenced verses. The translation used is the New International Version, known as NIV.

Try this example: (John 3:16)

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Many parents today are wondering if there is value in raising children as part of a church community. This download looks at an article called “15 Reasons Why Raising Your Child with Religion Just Makes Sense“, and expands the list of reasons to include benefits that children would receive by being part of a church community.

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One Nation Under God are the latest set of resources that can be used for teaching children history. It is a combination of biblical principles based on Scripture, stories from our American Revolution and from Florida’s history. There are ideas for field trips and experiences to make the lessons more interesting. The resources themselves represent a useful template that can be applied to educating youth in God’s world around them. We call this new area “One Nation Under God.”

Activities have been steady for years.  Here are the last couple of events in photos added to the galleries.  Fort Foster and St Augustine in the new location, the Colonial Quarter museum.