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_aCarlton, Henry Fisk, _d1892-1973 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aWashington Crossing the Delaware |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2009-02-27 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by Colin Bell, Joseph Cooper, Diane Monico, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _a"Washington Crossing the Delaware" by Henry Fisk Carlton is a historical account that captures a crucial moment during the American Revolutionary War, focusing on Washington's daring maneuver across the icy Delaware River in December. Written in the early 20th century, this book chronicles the desperate straits faced by Washington and his army during a time when morale was at an all-time low due to a series of military defeats. It presents a vivid narrative surrounding both the military strategy and the human emotions tied to this pivotal event in American history. The story unfolds with General Washington and his aides grappling with the dire situation of dwindling troops and lost morale, compounded by the British army's encroachments. Key characters, such as Colonel Reed and John Honeyman, a patriot masquerading as a Tory, enhance the drama of the narrative. Honeyman's intelligence about the enemy's weaknesses prompts Washington to launch a surprise attack on Christmas night against the Hessians stationed in Trenton. The victorious confrontation not only rejuvenates the American forces but also shifts the tide of the revolution, rekindling hope in the struggle for independence. Thus, the narrative reflects themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the importance of intelligence and swift action in warfare. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Drama | ||
| 653 | _aWashington, George, 1732-1799 -- Drama | ||
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