The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn: Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year

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Experience the American Revolution through the eyes of Henry Phelps Johnston in this detailed military history of the pivotal 1776 New York and Brooklyn campaigns. Johnston reconstructs the dramatic loss of New York and the battle of Long Island with a new and circumstantial account that brings the Revolutionary War to life. The narrative reviews events through the end of 1776, capturing the high stakes of the Continental Army's desperate struggle.\n\nThough categorized under humor, this work is a serious historical account of one of the most significant military campaigns in American history. The battle of Long Island was a decisive British victory that reshaped the course of the war, and Johnston's account offers a fresh perspective on these critical events. The EPUB format makes it easy to read on any device, and the complete narrative covers the entire year of 1776, providing a comprehensive overview of the Revolution's early stages.