History Of The Battle Of Point Pleasant: Fought Between White Men And Indians, 1774 (1909) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164058809)

""History of the Battle of Point Pleasant: Fought Between White Men and Indians, 1774"" is a historical account written by Virgil A. Lewis in 1909. The book chronicles the events leading up to and during the Battle of Point Pleasant, which took place on October 10, 1774, between the Virginia militia and a confederation of Native American tribes led by Shawnee Chief Cornstalk. Lewis provides a detailed description of the political and social tensions that existed between the white settlers and Native Americans during this time period. He also explores the military strategies and tactics employed by both sides during the battle, as well as the key figures involved in the conflict. The book draws on a variety of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, to provide a comprehensive and accurate account of the battle. It also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the terrain and movements of the troops. Overall, ""History of the Battle of Point Pleasant"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American frontier, Native American relations, or military history.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.

Author: Virgil A. Lewis
ISBN-10: 1164058800
ISBN-13: 9781164058809
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d