Mad Anthony Wayne: A Gentleman Rebel

By John Hyde Preston

Book Overview

Mad Anthony Wayne: A Gentleman Rebel is a biography written by John Hyde Preston about the life and legacy of Anthony Wayne, a military leader and hero of the American Revolution. The book explores Wayne's early life, his military career, and his personal relationships, providing a comprehensive portrait of the man behind the legend. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, Preston delves into Wayne's successes and failures, his struggles with alcoholism, and his controversial leadership style. The book also examines Wayne's impact on American history, including his role in the Battle of Fallen Timbers and the Treaty of Greenville, which helped secure the Northwest Territory for the United States. Overall, Mad Anthony Wayne: A Gentleman Rebel offers a fascinating look at one of America's most important military figures and sheds new light on his complex personality and achievements.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: 1432586858
• ISBN13: 9781432586850
• Release Date: March 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"