The Unpublished Revolutionary Papers of Major-General Edwardthe Unpublished Revolutionary Papers of Major-General Edward Hand of Pennsylvania, 1777-17 (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169500013)

The Unpublished Revolutionary Papers Of Major-General Edward Hand Of Pennsylvania, 1777-1784 is a historical book written by Edward Hand himself. The book was first published in 1907 and provides a detailed account of the American Revolution from Hand's perspective. Hand was a major general in the Continental Army and played a significant role in the war effort. The book is a collection of Hand's personal papers, including letters, reports, and other documents, that were previously unpublished. These papers provide a unique insight into the events of the American Revolution and shed light on the strategies and tactics used by the Continental Army. The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different period of the war. The first section covers the early years of the war, including Hand's involvement in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown. The second section covers the winter of 1777-1778, when the Continental Army was encamped at Valley Forge. The third section covers Hand's involvement in the Sullivan Expedition, a military campaign against the Iroquois Confederacy in 1779. The fourth section covers Hand's time as commander of the Western Department, where he was responsible for defending the frontier against Native American attacks. The final section of the book covers Hand's post-war years, including his involvement in the Society of the Cincinnati, a fraternal organization for Revolutionary War officers. Overall, The Unpublished Revolutionary Papers Of Major-General Edward Hand Of Pennsylvania, 1777-1784 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Revolution. It provides a unique perspective on the war from one of its key participants and sheds light on the strategies and tactics used by the Continental Army.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: Edward Hand
ISBN-10: 1169500013
ISBN-13: 9781169500013
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.83lbs
Size: 8.50h x 11.02w x 0.25d