Battles Of Saratoga, 1777: The Saratoga Monument Association, 1856-1891 (1891)

By Ellen Hardin Walworth

Book Overview

Battles of Saratoga, 1777: The Saratoga Monument Association, 1856-1891 is a historical book written by Ellen Hardin Walworth and published in 1891. The book is a comprehensive account of the Saratoga Monument Association and their efforts to commemorate the Battles of Saratoga, which took place in 1777 during the American Revolutionary War. The book covers the period from the founding of the association in 1856 to the completion of the Saratoga Monument in 1883. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the battles, the battles themselves, and their aftermath. It also includes information about the key figures involved in the battles, such as General Horatio Gates and General John Burgoyne. The author uses primary sources and historical documents to provide a thorough and accurate account of the battles and the association's efforts to commemorate them.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different aspect of the association's work. The first chapter provides an overview of the association's founding and their initial efforts to raise funds for the monument. The second chapter discusses the design and construction of the monument, including the selection of the site and the materials used. The third chapter covers the dedication ceremony and the speeches given by prominent politicians and military figures.Overall, Battles of Saratoga, 1777: The Saratoga Monument Association, 1856-1891 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolutionary War and the efforts to commemorate it.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166595773
• ISBN13: 9781166595777
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"