Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778: A Forgotten Hero Of The Massacre Of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (1895)

By Horace Edwin Hayden

Book Overview

Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778: A Forgotten Hero Of The Massacre Of Wyoming, Pennsylvania is a historical book written by Horace Edwin Hayden and published in 1895. The book tells the story of Major John Garrett, a hero who fought and died during the Massacre of Wyoming in Pennsylvania on July 3, 1778. The massacre was a brutal attack by British and Native American forces on American settlers during the American Revolution. Despite his bravery and sacrifice, Garrett's story had been largely forgotten in history. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading up to the massacre, the battle itself, and the aftermath. It also includes biographical information about Major John Garrett, his military career, and his family. The author, Horace Edwin Hayden, was a historian and genealogist who had a personal connection to the Garrett family. He conducted extensive research and used primary sources to piece together Garrett's story and shed light on this forgotten hero. Overall, Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778: A Forgotten Hero Of The Massacre Of Wyoming, Pennsylvania is a valuable contribution to the historical record of the American Revolution. It honors the memory of a brave man who gave his life for his country and seeks to ensure that his sacrifice is not forgotten.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: 1120639859
• ISBN13: 9781120639851
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 28 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"