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| Author | Weig, Melvin J. |
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| Contributor | Craig, Vera B. |
| LoC No. | 51060222 |
| Title | Morristown National Historical Park, a Military Capital of the American Revolution |
| Alternate Title | Morristown: a military capital of the American Revolution |
| Series Title | National Park Service Historical Handbook Series, No. 7 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 60.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | New Jersey -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Morristown National Historical Park (N.J.) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 62651 |
| Release Date | Jul 15, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 76 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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