Feeding Washington's army : surviving the Valley Forge winter of 1778 / Ricardo A. Herrera.
| Author/creator | Herrera, Ricardo A. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chapel Hill : The University of North Carolina Press, [2022] |
| Description | xii, 256 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The army must soon dissolve -- Every thing wanted for the use of the army -- Like Pharaoh I harden my heart -- Genral Wayne will cross over into the Jerseys -- The zealous activity of Capt. Lee -- A most proper place to remove the stores to as they arrive -- Making a grand forage. |
| Abstract | "In this major new history of the Continental Army's Grand Forage of 1778, award-winning military historian Ricardo A. Herrera uncovers what daily life was like for soldiers during the darkest and coldest days of the American Revolution: the Valley Forge winter. Here, the army launched its largest and riskiest operation-not a bloody battle against British forces but a campaign to feed itself and prevent starvation or dispersal during the long encampment. Herrera brings to light the army's herculean efforts to feed itself, support local and Continental governments, and challenge the British Army"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 219-238) and index. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Military history. |
| LCCN | 2021049433 |
| ISBN | 9781469667317 hardcover |
| ISBN | 1469667312 hardcover |
| ISBN | electronic book |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | E234 .H47 2022 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |