The Narrative Of Jonathan Rathbun Of The Capture Of Fort Griswold, The Massacre That Followed And The Burning Of New London, Connecticut, 1781 (1840)

Rathbun, Jonathan

ISBN 10: 116170308X / ISBN 13: 9781161703085

Published by Kessinger Publishing, LLC, 2010

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• Title: The Narrative Of Jonathan Rathbun Of The Capture Of Fort Griswold, The Massacre That Followed And The Burning Of New London, Connecticut, 1781 (1840)
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Publication Date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 116170308X
• ISBN 13: 9781161703085
• Binding: Gebunden
• Condition: New

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The Narrative of Jonathan Rathbun of the Capture of Fort Griswold, the Massacre That Followed and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, 1781 is a historical account of the events that transpired during the American Revolutionary War. Written by Jonathan Rathbun himself, the book details the capture of Fort Griswold by British forces, the subsequent massacre of American soldiers, and the burning of New London, Connecticut.The book is divided into several chapters, each detailing a specific event or aspect of the conflict. Rathbun provides a firsthand account of the battle, describing the tactics used by both sides and the bravery of the American soldiers. He also provides insight into the aftermath of the battle, including the treatment of prisoners and the destruction of property.Throughout the book, Rathbun's writing is clear and concise, providing readers with a vivid picture of the events that occurred. He also provides historical context, explaining the significance of the battle and its impact on the Revolutionary War.Overall, The Narrative of Jonathan Rathbun of the Capture of Fort Griswold, the Massacre That Followed and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, 1781 is a valuable historical document that provides readers with a firsthand account of a pivotal moment in American history.With The Narratives Of Rufus Avery And Stephen Hempstead, Eye Witnesses.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.