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100	1		_aJohnston, Henry Phelps, _d1842-1923
245	1	4	_aThe Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn : _bIncluding 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
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-07-03
508			_aProduced by Suzanne Shell, Linda Cantoni, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn" by Henry Phelps Johnston is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This book delves into a pivotal year during the American Revolutionary War, specifically focusing on the military maneuvers and battles that took place in and around New York and Brooklyn. Its primary aim is to present a detailed and connected narrative of the events leading up to, during, and following the crucial campaign that would significantly shape the course of the war. The opening of the text sets the stage by discussing the significance of the 1776 campaign, highlighting comments from prominent figures like John Hancock to underscore the gravity of the situation. It recounts the early actions of the British military and the American colonists' preparations for conflict, illustrating the mobilization of troops and the fortification of key locations in New York City. Johnston emphasizes the necessity for the colonies to unite against British control and showcases the tense atmosphere among both loyalists and patriots, as Washington's forces strategized to defend against potential British advances. The past and present contexts intertwine, providing insights into the struggles faced as America moved toward independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLong Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776
653			_aNew York (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21990
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