George Leukel (4 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book unveils the story of four extraordinary individuals from Drumore, Pennsylvania, whose lives and unwavering dedication were instrumental in shaping the nascent United States of America. Through the candid recollections of notable figures at the time, as well as meticulous research, the author paints a vivid portrait of the era and the pivotal roles played by Dr. David Ramsay, Colonel Archibald Steele, General John Steele, and Colonel Thomas Porter. Dr. Ramsay, a Continental Army surgeon and close confidant of George Washington, emerges as a towering intellect and a prolific writer whose contributions to medicine and history earned him the title of "Father of American History." Colonel Archibald Steele, a fearless frontiersman, led the daring expedition that blazed the trail for General Arnold's ill-fated march on Quebec. His courage and resilience in the face of adversity are a testament to the indomitable spirit of the American soldier. General John Steele, a wise and respected statesman, lent his strategic acumen to both military campaigns and the formation of early American governance. Colonel Thomas Porter, a charismatic leader and tireless advocate for independence, mobilized and equipped militia companies, playing a crucial role in galvanizing the community's support for the Revolution. The author's lucid prose and masterful storytelling bring these historical figures to life, illuminating their motivations, struggles, and triumphs. This book is not simply a chronicle of events but a profound exploration of the ideals that fueled the American Revolution and continue to resonate today - courage, patriotism, and an unwavering belief in the power of human agency. 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. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1931 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 34 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 34 Volume no.182 Haskell, R. J. (Royal Joyslin), 1890-,Leukel, R. W. (Robert Whitmer), 1888-,Boerner, E. G. (Emil George), b. 1878.