Mr. Lee's Plan, March 29, 1777: The Treason Of Charles Lee, Major General, Second In Command In The American Army Of The Revolution (1858)

By George Henry Moore

Book Overview

""Mr. Lee's Plan, March 29, 1777: The Treason of Charles Lee, Major General, Second in Command in the American Army of the Revolution"" is a historical book written by George Henry Moore in 1858. The book details the events surrounding the treasonous actions of Charles Lee, a major general and second-in-command in the American Army during the Revolutionary War.On March 29, 1777, Lee was captured by the British and taken prisoner. During his captivity, he wrote a letter to General William Howe, offering to betray the American cause and switch sides to the British army. This letter, along with other evidence, was discovered and Lee was court-martialed for his actions.Moore's book provides a detailed account of Lee's treachery, including the events leading up to his capture and the subsequent court-martial. It also explores the political and military climate of the time and the impact Lee's actions had on the war effort.Overall, ""Mr. Lee's Plan"" is a fascinating historical account of one of the most notorious acts of treason during the Revolutionary War. It provides insight into the motivations and actions of one of the most controversial figures of the time and sheds light on the challenges faced by the American army during the war for independence.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: 1165473232
• ISBN13: 9781165473236
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"