The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year By: Henry Phelps Johnston (1842-1923)
"The Campaign of 1776 Around New York and Brooklyn" by Henry Phelps Johnston offers readers a detailed and comprehensive account of a crucial period in American history. This book not only provides an in-depth analysis of the events that took place during the campaign but also sheds light on the broader context and significance of these events. Johnston's writing style is engaging and captivating, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the narrative. The author is meticulous in his research, drawing from a wide range of primary and secondary sources to present a well-rounded and accurate depiction of the campaign. Readers will appreciate the level of detail and the thoroughness with which Johnston presents his information. One of the book's strengths lies in its ability to present a balanced view of the campaign, showcasing both the successes and failures of the American forces. Johnston does not shy away from highlighting the mistakes made by American commanders and the challenges they faced, providing a more nuanced understanding of the campaign. Furthermore, the book demonstrates Johnston's objective approach to history. He presents the facts and events without bias, allowing readers to form their own interpretations of the events. This unbiased approach adds credibility to the book and makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the American Revolution. In addition to the narrative on the campaign, Johnston provides a thorough review of events leading up to the end of the year. This contextualization is helpful in understanding the broader strategy and implications of the campaign. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of the campaign on the overall Revolutionary War and its significance in shaping American history. Overall, "The Campaign of 1776 Around New York and Brooklyn" is a highly informative and compelling book. Henry Phelps Johnston's meticulous research and engaging writing style make it a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution. This book is a valuable resource for historians, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of a crucial period in American history. First Page: [Transcriber's Note: In quoted passages and in the documents in Part II of this e book, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, hyphenation, and abbreviations have been retained as they appear in the original. In the remainder of the text, obvious printer errors have been corrected, but archaic spellings (e.g., "reconnoissance" for "reconnaissance," "aid" for "aide") have been retained. This book contains a few instances of the letters m and n with macrons, indicating that the letter is to be doubled. The letter with the macron is represented here in brackets with an equal sign. For example, "co[=m]ittee" stands for "committee"; "ca[=n]on" stands for "cannon."] THE CAMPAIGN OF 1776 AROUND NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN. INCLUDING A NEW AND CIRCUMSTANTIAL ACCOUNT OF THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND AND THE LOSS OF NEW YORK, WITH A REVIEW OF EVENTS TO THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR , CONTAINING MAPS, PORTRAITS, AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS. BY HENRY P. JOHNSTON. BROOKLYN, N.Y.: PUBLISHED BY THE LONG ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 1878. COPYRIGHT, 1878, BY HENRY P. JOHNSTON, FOR THE SOCIETY. S.W. GREEN, PRINTER AND ELECTROTYPER, 16 and 18 Jacob Street, NEW YORK. [Illustration: NEW YORK and BROOKLYN WITH THEIR ENVIRONS IN 1776. Compiled by H.P. JOHNSTON. Steel Engr. F... Continue reading book >>

The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year By: Henry Phelps Johnston (1842-1923)

"The Campaign of 1776 Around New York and Brooklyn" by Henry Phelps Johnston offers readers a detailed and comprehensive account of a crucial period in American history. This book not only provides an in-depth analysis of the events that took place during the campaign but also sheds light on the broader context and significance of these events.

Johnston's writing style is engaging and captivating, making it easy for readers to immerse themselves in the narrative. The author is meticulous in his research, drawing from a wide range of primary and secondary sources to present a well-rounded and accurate depiction of the campaign. Readers will appreciate the level of detail and the thoroughness with which Johnston presents his information.

One of the book's strengths lies in its ability to present a balanced view of the campaign, showcasing both the successes and failures of the American forces. Johnston does not shy away from highlighting the mistakes made by American commanders and the challenges they faced, providing a more nuanced understanding of the campaign.

Furthermore, the book demonstrates Johnston's objective approach to history. He presents the facts and events without bias, allowing readers to form their own interpretations of the events. This unbiased approach adds credibility to the book and makes it a valuable resource for anyone interested in studying the American Revolution.

In addition to the narrative on the campaign, Johnston provides a thorough review of events leading up to the end of the year. This contextualization is helpful in understanding the broader strategy and implications of the campaign. Readers will gain a deeper appreciation for the impact of the campaign on the overall Revolutionary War and its significance in shaping American history.

Overall, "The Campaign of 1776 Around New York and Brooklyn" is a highly informative and compelling book. Henry Phelps Johnston's meticulous research and engaging writing style make it a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution. This book is a valuable resource for historians, students, and enthusiasts alike, offering a comprehensive and nuanced understanding of a crucial period in American history.

First Page:

[Transcriber's Note: In quoted passages and in the documents in Part II of this e book, spelling, punctuation, capitalization, hyphenation, and abbreviations have been retained as they appear in the original. In the remainder of the text, obvious printer errors have been corrected, but archaic spellings (e.g., "reconnoissance" for "reconnaissance," "aid" for "aide") have been retained.

This book contains a few instances of the letters m and n with macrons, indicating that the letter is to be doubled. The letter with the macron is represented here in brackets with an equal sign. For example, "co[=m]ittee" stands for "committee"; "ca[=n]on" stands for "cannon."]

THE

CAMPAIGN OF 1776

AROUND

NEW YORK AND BROOKLYN.

INCLUDING A NEW AND CIRCUMSTANTIAL ACCOUNT OF

THE BATTLE OF LONG ISLAND AND THE LOSS OF NEW YORK,

WITH A

REVIEW OF EVENTS TO THE CLOSE OF THE YEAR ,

CONTAINING MAPS, PORTRAITS, AND ORIGINAL DOCUMENTS.

HENRY P. JOHNSTON.

BROOKLYN, N.Y.: PUBLISHED BY THE LONG ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY. 1878.

S.W. GREEN, PRINTER AND ELECTROTYPER, 16 and 18 Jacob Street, NEW YORK.

[Illustration: NEW YORK and BROOKLYN WITH THEIR ENVIRONS IN 1776.

Compiled by H.P. JOHNSTON.

Steel Engr. F... Continue reading book >>

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