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One day in June he interrupted his training exercises on Corn lsland, assembled his men, and read his secret orders aloud. He' proposed, he said, to take them into the Illinois country. There they would seize three settlements: Vincennes on the Wabash River, Kaskaskia on the Mississippi, 130 river miles above the mouth of the Ohio, and Cahokia, up the Mississippi near the mouth of the Missouri. He then hoped to obtain rein forcements, march north, and seize Fort Detroit on the neck of land between Lake Erie and Lake Huron.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2020
- ISBN 10 028248714X
- ISBN 13 9780282487140
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages73
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. In this captivating historical account, the author explores the pivotal American campaign to conquer the British-held Illinois Country during the Revolutionary War. Colonel George Rogers Clark, a daring frontiersman and skilled military strategist, led a small but valiant force on a perilous 120-mile march through the frozen wilderness. The book delves into Clarks' meticulous planning and bold tactics, as he navigated treacherous rivers, outwitted enemy forces, and secured alliances with French settlers and Native American tribes. The gripping narrative reveals the challenges faced by Clark and his men, their resilience in the face of overwhelming odds, and the significance of their victory at Kaskaskia, which turned the tide of the war in the west. Through vivid descriptions and primary source material, this book sheds light on the complexities of frontier warfare, the role of diplomacy in securing alliances, and the impact of this campaign on the course of American history. It offers a compelling glimpse into the bravery, ingenuity, and determination of those who fought for freedom and shaped the destiny of a nation. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780282487140_0
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