George Washington at the Delaware: A Dramatic Action (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Percy Mackaye

9780484567633: George Washington at the Delaware: A Dramatic Action (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484567632 ISBN 13: 9780484567633

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bold step in a defining moment of history—Washington's bold Delaware crossing, staged with raw, human intensity.

This dramatic action, drawn from a larger ballad play, reimagines a Christmas-night crisis on the Delaware. Across a cold, war-worn landscape, Washington weighs impossible odds while his generals and young aides offer stark reports. The scene fuses intimate, character-driven dialogue with sweeping themes of courage, duty, and the birth of a new nation.

Intense exchanges among Washington, Hamilton, Paine, and Monroe that reveal leadership under pressure.
Atmospheric staging notes and music cues that shape mood from firelit resolve to moonlit resolve.
A compact, stage-ready glimpse of the moment that helped spark American self-government.
Hints of the broader epic behind the excerpt, inviting readers to explore the full ballad-play.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical drama, biographical theatre, and powerful, character-driven scenes that illuminate a pivotal moment in American history. This edition offers a concentrated window into a larger work, suitable for study or performance alike.

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