Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777 : With an outline sketch of the American Invasion of Canada, 1775-76.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Drake, Samuel Adams, 1833-1905

Series:

Decisive Events in American History

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Burgoyne's Invasion of 1777" by Samuel Adams Drake is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book centers on the pivotal military campaign led by British General John Burgoyne during the American Revolutionary War, particularly focusing on the events of 1777 that would have significant consequences for the outcome of the conflict. It delves into the strategic errors, decisions made by various military leaders, and the broader implications of the campaign on American independence. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces General Burgoyne as a complex figure characterized by ambition and bravado but also significant miscalculations regarding the American forces. Drake outlines the context of the Revolutionary War, the precarious situation of the American colonies, and Burgoyne's initial confidence stemming from his prior military successes. The opening chapters set the stage by discussing Burgoyne's invasion plan, the significance of key fortifications like Ticonderoga, and the consequences of early skirmishes, hinting at the challenges he would face as the campaign unfolded. Through a blend of character studies and military strategies, the text begins to unravel the tragic trajectory of Burgoyne's expedition. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Barbara Kosker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2010-02-07