Burgoyne's Invasion Of 1777: With An Outline Sketch Of The American Invasion Of Canada, 1775-76 (1889) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781104063436)

""Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777: With an Outline Sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76"" is a historical account of the American Revolution written by Samuel Adams Drake and originally published in 1889. The book focuses on the military campaigns of British General John Burgoyne and American General Horatio Gates during the Saratoga campaign of 1777, which was a turning point in the war. Drake provides a detailed analysis of the strategies and tactics used by both sides, as well as the political and social context of the conflict. He also includes an overview of the American invasion of Canada in 1775-76, which set the stage for Burgoyne's campaign. Throughout the book, Drake draws on primary sources such as letters, diaries, and official reports to provide a vivid and engaging narrative of the battles and events of the period. He also offers insights into the personalities and motivations of the key figures involved, including Burgoyne, Gates, and American General Benedict Arnold. Overall, ""Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, offering a comprehensive and well-researched account of one of the most significant campaigns of the war.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Samuel Adams Drake
ISBN-10: 1104063433
ISBN-13: 9781104063436
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/06/2009
Pages: 160
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d