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The Life And Misfortunes And The Military Career Of Brigadier-General Sir John Johnson (1882)

The Life And Misfortunes And The Military Career Of Brigadier-General Sir John Johnson (1882)

John Watts De Peyster

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Antologías (no poéticas)
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9781437288162
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The Life And Misfortunes And The Military Career Of Brigadier-General Sir John Johnson is a historical book written by John Watts De Peyster in 1882. The book is a detailed account of the life and military career of Sir John Johnson, a British army officer who served during the American Revolutionary War. The book covers Johnson’s early life, his military training, and his rise through the ranks of the British army. It also delves into his personal life, including his marriage and family. The author provides a comprehensive insight into Johnson’s role in the American Revolutionary War, including his participation in several battles and his leadership of the King’s Royal Regiment of New York. The book also highlights Johnson’s involvement in the Burgoyne campaign and his subsequent capture by American forces. In addition to the military aspect of Johnson’s life, the book also explores his misfortunes, including his exile from America and his struggle to reclaim his property. Overall, The Life And Misfortunes And The Military Career Of Brigadier-General Sir John Johnson is a well-researched and informative book that provides a detailed account of an important figure in American history.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.

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