Washington Crossing the Delaware

Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, New Age, History, Fiction & Literature
Cover of the book Washington Crossing the Delaware by Henry Fisk Carlton, Library of Alexandria
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Henry Fisk Carlton ISBN: 9781465553768
Publisher: Library of Alexandria Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Henry Fisk Carlton
ISBN: 9781465553768
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Publication: March 8, 2015
Imprint:
Language: English

CAST GENERAL WASHINGTON COLONEL REED JOHN HONEYMAN COLONEL RALL A CORPORAL A SOLDIER GENERAL KNOX COLONEL GLOVER MOB VOICE ORDERLY ANNOUNCER The fall and early winter of the year 1776 saw the fortunes of Washington's army sink very low indeed. Beginning with the defeat on Long Island in late August, Washington and his army had met reverse after reverse. They had been forced to retire in succession from Manhattan to Fort Washington, then across the river to Fort Lee, then from Fort Lee to Hackensack. This succession of defeats and the enforced retirements had disorganized and depleted the army. But even worse than that, it had well-nigh ruined the morale of the civilian population, whose hearty support was absolutely necessary if the war was to be carried on. But now, discouraged and disheartened, the mass of the population gave Washington no help, no encouragement, no cooperation. This is the situation on the morning of November 22, 1776, as we begin our story. Washington is in his headquarters at Hackensack, New Jersey, when Colonel Joseph Reed, his aide, enters—REED

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

CAST GENERAL WASHINGTON COLONEL REED JOHN HONEYMAN COLONEL RALL A CORPORAL A SOLDIER GENERAL KNOX COLONEL GLOVER MOB VOICE ORDERLY ANNOUNCER The fall and early winter of the year 1776 saw the fortunes of Washington's army sink very low indeed. Beginning with the defeat on Long Island in late August, Washington and his army had met reverse after reverse. They had been forced to retire in succession from Manhattan to Fort Washington, then across the river to Fort Lee, then from Fort Lee to Hackensack. This succession of defeats and the enforced retirements had disorganized and depleted the army. But even worse than that, it had well-nigh ruined the morale of the civilian population, whose hearty support was absolutely necessary if the war was to be carried on. But now, discouraged and disheartened, the mass of the population gave Washington no help, no encouragement, no cooperation. This is the situation on the morning of November 22, 1776, as we begin our story. Washington is in his headquarters at Hackensack, New Jersey, when Colonel Joseph Reed, his aide, enters—REED

More books from Library of Alexandria

Cover of the book An Explanatory Discourse by Tan Chet-Qua of Quang-Chew-Fu, Gent by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book Pippin; A Wandering Flame by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Life of Marie de Medicis (Complete) by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Buddha's Way of Virtue by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Life of Buddha According to the Legends of Ancient India by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Thin Santa Claus: The Chicken Yard That Was a Christmas Stocking by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book Under Lock and Key: A Story (Complete) by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book See America First by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Spring Suit by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book Darwin and After Darwin: An Exposition of the Darwinian Theory and a Discussion of Post-Darwinian Questions of Heredity and Utility (Complete) by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Ladies Book of Useful information Compiled From Many Sources by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book Poitiers by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Young Alaskans on the Trail by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book Washington and the American Republic by Henry Fisk Carlton
Cover of the book The Indians' Last Fight or The Dull Knife Raid by Henry Fisk Carlton
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy