1876 "Battles of the American Revolution 1775-1781" — Signed and inscribed by the author, Henry B. Carrington
1876 "Battles of the American Revolution 1775-1781" — Signed and inscribed by the author, Henry B. Carrington
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"Battles of the American Revolution 1775-1781" by Henry Beebee Carrington. Published in New York: A. S. Barnes & Company, 1876.
A comprehensive account of the key battles during the American Revolutionary War. The book provides detailed narratives of significant military engagements during the Revolutionary War, narrated by a key figure who actively participated in these historic conflicts and illustrated with several maps.
With inscription from the author:
Commenced this volume at Tarryton, N.Y. in 1846, in conference with Washington Irving and completed the same July 4, 1876.
With author regards,
Henry B. Carrington
U.S.A.
Feb. 9, 1882
About the author
Henry B. Carrington (1824-1912) was an American soldier, historian, and author, best known for his work on military history. A graduate of Yale University, Carrington served as a colonel in the Union Army during the Civil War and later achieved the rank of brigadier general. His experiences and deep interest in military strategy led him to write extensively on the subject, with his most notable work being "Battles of the American Revolution, 1775-1781," published in 1876.
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