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100 1 _aHenry, Robert,
_d1765-1863
245 1 0 _aNarrative of the Battle of Cowan's Ford, February 1st, 1781 :
_band Narrative of the Battle of Kings Mountain
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-10-05
508 _aProduced by readbueno and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Narrative of the Battle of Cowan's Ford, February 1st, 1781" by Henry and Vance is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book details the events surrounding a pivotal skirmish during the American Revolutionary War when British forces led by Cornwallis attempted to cross the Catawba River at Cowan's Ford. The narrative is primarily focused on the tactical maneuvers and experiences of American militia members facing the British troops, reflecting on the broader implications of the battle for the war effort. The narrative provides a first-hand account of the battle from the perspectives of Robert Henry and Captain David Vance, who were both involved in the conflict. They meticulously analyze and correct inaccuracies presented in earlier histories of the event, emphasizing the discrepancies in casualty figures and command actions. The text recounts the tense moments leading up to the confrontation, the chaos of battle, and the aftermath, including reflections on the casualties suffered by both sides. Through their detailed descriptions, Henry and Vance highlight the bravery and challenges faced by the American forces, and the significant impact of the battle on the Revolutionary War's progress. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns
653 _aCowan's Ford, Battle of, N.C., 1781
653 _aKing's Mountain, Battle of, S.C., 1780
700 1 _aVance, David,
_d1745-1813
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/50137
999 _c90975
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