This glorious struggle : George Washington's Revolutionary War letters
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Published
New York : Smithsonian Books :, [2007].
Edition
First edition.
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xiv, 304 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, maps, plans ; 24 cm
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Akron Public Library - NONFICTION | 973.4 WAS | On Shelf |
Kent Denver Upper School - PRIMARY SOURCES | 923.173 Washington Thi | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Smithsonian Books :, [2007].
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English
Notes
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Includes bibliographical references (p. [291]-296) and index.
Description
"George Washington wrote an astonishing number of letters, both personal and professional. The majority - about 140,000 documents - are from his years as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War, from 1775 to 1783. This Glorious Struggle presents a selection of Washington's most important and interesting letters from that time, including many that have never been published." "Washington's lively and often surprisingly candid notes to his wife and family, friends, Congress, fellow soldiers - and even the enemy - chronicle his most critical tactical and strategic decisions, while offering a rare glimpse of the extremes of depression and exultation into which he was cast by the fortunes of war. The letters are arranged chronologically and give a dramatic sense of the major phases of the war, from Boston, Trenton, and Valley Forge, to Monmouth and Yorktown." "This Glorious Struggle brings Washington to vivid life, offering a fresh and intimate sense of this most towering American figure and the critical role he played in the creation of our country."--BOOK JACKET
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Washington, G., & Lengel, E. G. (2007). This glorious struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War letters (First edition.). Smithsonian Books :.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Washington, George, 1732-1799 and Edward G. Lengel. 2007. This Glorious Struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War Letters. Smithsonian Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Washington, George, 1732-1799 and Edward G. Lengel. This Glorious Struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War Letters Smithsonian Books, 2007.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Washington, George, and Edward G Lengel. This Glorious Struggle: George Washington's Revolutionary War Letters First edition., Smithsonian Books :, 2007.
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