Description: The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls by Edited by Karels Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description Flanked by the Hudson River to the east and the Hudson Highlands to the west, Bergen County, New Jersey, was one of the most vital theaters of the Revolutionary War. If the British could control it, they could drive a fateful wedge between New England and the other colonies.In "The Revolutionary War in Bergen County," Carol Karels and her team of historians weave a masterful account of the struggle in northeastern New Jersey, from the perspectives of all involved. Here in Bergen County, Thomas Paine conceived the first of his Crisis Papers, beginning with the words ?These are the times that try men's souls.? Here also, future antagonists Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were baptized by fire, and families?in a foreshadowing of the Civil War?split bitterly along Loyalist and Patriot lines. Publisher Description Flanked by the Hudson River to the east and the Delaware River to the west, Bergen County comprised one of the most vital theaters of the Revolutionary War. An army that could control this territory could drive a fateful wedge between New England and the other colonies.In The Revolutionary War in Bergen County, Carol Karels and her team of scholars weave a masterful account of the war in northeastern New Jersey. Here in Bergen County General Washington took the young Marquis de Lafayette under his wing; here in Bergen County the future antagonists Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton were baptized by fire; here in Bergen County families--in a prelude to the Civil War--split bitterly along Loyalist and Patriotic lines. From Washingtons miraculous November 1776 retreat to the Delaware to the beginning of the Continental Armys epic August 1781 march to destiny at Yorktown, The Revolutionary War in Bergen County, comprehensively encompasses one of the Revolutionary Wars most dramatic and pivotal fronts. Details ISBN 1596293586 ISBN-13 9781596293588 Title The Revolutionary War in Bergen County: The Times That Tried Men's Souls Author Edited by Karels Format Paperback Year 2007 Pages 191 Publisher History Press (SC) GE_Item_ID:140359665; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9781596293588
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Book Title: Revolutionary War in Bergen County : the Times That Tried Men's Souls
Number of Pages: 192 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2007
Topic: United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), United States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Military / Wars & Conflicts (Other), United States / General
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Genre: History
Item Weight: 1.1 Oz
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Item Length: 10 in
Item Width: 7 in
Book Series: Brief History Ser.
Format: Trade Paperback
