9781330989043 - The Workizer, Thropp Cone Families: Biographical Notes Concerning Their Relations to Historical Events in the Schuylkill Valley and at Valley Forge (Classic Reprint... (3 resultados)

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the connection between Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, and General George Washington's encampment of Continental Army soldiers during the winter of 1777-78. The author discusses the hardships faced by the soldiers during that fateful winter, as well as the historical significance of Valley Forge as the birthplace of American freedom. The book also delves into the efforts of Mary E. Thropp Cone, a descendant of early Valley Forge settlers, to preserve and commemorate the encampment site, which ultimately led to the establishment of a state reservation. The book provides a detailed history and analysis of Valley Forge, its role in the American Revolution, and the work of those who sought to ensure its legacy, giving readers a deeper understanding of this important chapter in American history. 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. print-on-demand item.