The Valley Forge Forgeries (Classic Reprint)

William B. Reed

ISBN 10: 1332427626 / ISBN 13: 9781332427628

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book delves into an extraordinary series of forgeries and the efforts to expose them. In 1842, a series of documents emerged, supposedly penned by esteemed historical figures like General Samuel Smith and General Anthony Wayne, casting aspersions on the character of General Joseph Reed. The author meticulously examines these alleged letters, revealing their fabrications and the motives behind them. Drawing on first-hand accounts and extensive research, the book places this incident within the broader context of historical forgery and the lasting impact of such deceptions on the reputation of historical figures. Readers interested in the intricacies of historical deception, the preservation of historical integrity, and the complex nature of historical narratives will find this book captivating and thought-provoking. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781332427628_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Valley Forge Forgeries (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332427626
• ISBN 13: 9781332427628
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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Synopsis

Uncover the Valley Forge Forgeries and the fight to defend historic reputation

A careful, investigative account traces a twenty-year controversy over letters falsely attributed to Revolutionary figures. It reveals how a web of forged documents sparked petitions, debates, and public scrutiny, and how authors, editors, and families sought to prove the truth.

This edition presents the full sequence of correspondence, testimonies, and expert opinions surrounding the alleged letters, the people who challenged them, and the steps taken to separate fact from fiction. It offers a clear look at how early American history was debated in newspapers, private letters, and by serious scholars.

• A documented timeline of the forgery cases from 1842 through later reappearances
• Accounts from key players and witnesses, including Reed, McLane, Sparks, and Armstrong
• Analysis of handwriting, dates, and internal inconsistencies used to expose the fraud
• Context on how historical reputations were shaped by contemporary evidence

Ideal for readers of American history, archival investigations, and readers curious about how the truth survives in a torrent of rumors and counterfeit documents.