Col. George Rogers Clark's Sketch Of His Campaign In The Illinois In 1778-79 (1869)

""Col. George Rogers Clark's Sketch of His Campaign in the Illinois in 1778-79"" is a historical account of the American Revolutionary War, written by Joseph Bowman and originally published in 1869. The book details the military campaign led by George Rogers Clark, a colonel in the Continental Army, to capture British-held territory in the Illinois region of the American Midwest. The campaign was a pivotal moment in the war, as it secured American control over the region and weakened British influence in the area. The book is based on Clark's own writings and provides valuable insight into the strategy and tactics used during the campaign. It also offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by the American forces, including harsh weather, limited resources, and the threat of attack by Native American tribes allied with the British. Overall, ""Col. George Rogers Clark's Sketch of His Campaign in the Illinois in 1778-79"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, or the Revolutionary War.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.