Colonel George Rogers Clark's Sketch Of His Campaign In The Illinois In 1778-79 (1907)

Colonel George Rogers Clark's Sketch of His Campaign in the Illinois in 1778-79 is a historical account of Clark's military campaign during the American Revolution. The book, originally published in 1907, is written by George Rogers Clark himself and provides a firsthand account of his experiences leading a group of soldiers into the Illinois country to capture British-held forts.The book begins with a brief introduction to Clark's background and the political climate of the time. It then goes on to describe the planning and execution of the campaign, including the recruitment of soldiers and the journey to the Illinois country. Clark details the battles and skirmishes that took place along the way, as well as the strategies he employed to outmaneuver the British forces.Throughout the book, Clark provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and the people he encountered, including Native American tribes and settlers. He also discusses the challenges he faced, such as supply shortages and the harsh winter weather.Colonel George Rogers Clark's Sketch of His Campaign in the Illinois in 1778-79 is an important historical document that sheds light on the military tactics and strategies used during the American Revolution. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and the Revolutionary War.With An Introduction, And An Appendix Containing The Public And Private Instructions To Colonel Clark, And Major Bowman�������s Journal.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.