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100 1 _aWeig, Melvin J.,
_d1908-1985
245 1 0 _aMorristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution
246 1 _aMorristown: a military capital of the American Revolution
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aNational Park Service Historical Handbook Series, No. 7
500 _aRelease date is 2020-07-15
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Morristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution" by Melvin J. Weig, with assistance from Vera B. Craig, is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. This publication serves as a historical handbook and delves into the significance of Morristown, New Jersey, during the American Revolution, highlighting its role as a military capital through the encampments of George Washington and the Continental Army during the harsh winters of 1777 and 1779-80. The book outlines key events and conditions faced by the American troops stationed in Morristown, illustrating the logistical challenges of winter warfare, including shortages of food, clothing, and shelter. It captures the arduous experiences of the soldiers, detailing their encampments at Jockey Hollow and highlighting Washington's leadership in the face of adversity. The text also discusses the broader implications of these encampments for the Revolutionary War, such as recruitment drives, military strategies, and the impact of external factors like the French alliance. Overall, it provides a vivid portrayal of a pivotal time in American history and the formative struggles for independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew Jersey -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
653 _aMorristown National Historical Park (N.J.)
700 1 _aCraig, Vera B.
_q(Vera Beatrice),
_d1921-1982
830 0 _aNational Park Service Historical Handbook Series, No. 7
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62651
999 _c103475
_d103475