The Life Of Jane McCrea: With An Account Of Burgoyne's Expedition In 1777 (1853) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781165084029)

The Life of Jane McCrea: With An Account of Burgoyne's Expedition in 1777 is a historical book written by David Wilson in 1853. The book tells the story of Jane McCrea, a young woman who was killed during the American Revolutionary War. The author provides a detailed account of the events leading up to her death, including the military campaign of British General John Burgoyne. The book begins by introducing Jane McCrea and her family, who lived in Fort Edward, New York. It then goes on to describe the political and military situation in America in 1777, as the British and American forces fought for control of the colonies. The author provides a detailed account of Burgoyne's campaign, which aimed to capture the Hudson River and cut off the New England colonies from the rest of the country. The book then focuses on the events leading up to Jane McCrea's death, including her engagement to a British officer and her capture by Native American allies of the British. The author describes the controversy surrounding her death, with some blaming the Native Americans and others blaming the British. Throughout the book, the author provides a vivid and detailed account of life during the American Revolutionary War, including the experiences of soldiers and civilians on both sides of the conflict. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the events described. Overall, The Life of Jane McCrea: With An Account of Burgoyne's Expedition in 1777 is a fascinating historical account of a tragic event during the American Revolutionary War. It provides a unique perspective on the conflict and sheds light on the experiences of those who lived through it.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: David Wilson
ISBN-10: 1165084023
ISBN-13: 9781165084029
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 160
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d