Last Days of Washington's Army at Newburgh (Classic Reprint)

Joel Tyler Headley

ISBN 10: 1334055815 / ISBN 13: 9781334055812

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the final days of General Washington's encampment at Newburgh, New York, during the Revolutionary War. The author explores the complex emotions and challenges faced by Washington and his troops as they transitioned from war to peace. Through vivid descriptions and anecdotes, the book sheds light on the soldiers' struggles with poverty, neglect, and the threat of mutiny. It also examines Washington's extraordinary leadership and his efforts to maintain discipline and morale amidst growing discontent. By examining the complexities of this critical juncture in American history, this book offers a fresh perspective on the challenges and triumphs of the Revolutionary War, highlighting the human experiences that shaped the course of the nation's founding. 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.

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• Titolo: Last Days of Washington's Army at Newburgh (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1334055815
• ISBN 13: 9781334055812
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Biography and Autobiography

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A pivotal moment in the closing days of the American Revolution. The book recounts a tense crisis at Washington’s Newburgh headquarters, where leadership and loyalty are tested as the army faces discontent and a perilous future. It centers on a decisive, public address by the Commander-in-chief and the calm resolve that followed.

In a dramatic gathering at the temple-like headquarters, Washington faces a room full of trusted officers, old comrades who have stood with him through seven long years of war. The scene conveys his deep emotion, the soldiers’ devotion, and the delicate balance between military power and national unity. The address turns on defending the country’s future, denouncing a treasonous appeal, and reaffirming a shared patriotism that cables civil peace to the fore. The aftermath shows how quiet diplomacy and steadfast character can avert a civil crisis and shape the nation’s path.

• Witness the moment Washington’s public address helps steady a volatile army.


• See how emotion, duty, and clear purpose guide a turning point in American history.


• Explore the interplay between military leadership and the birth of civil governance.


• Understand the fear, hope, and resolve that kept the nation together.

Ideal for readers of American Revolution history and biographies of lasting leadership, this edition sheds light on the personal and political stakes behind a nation’s transition from war to peace.