So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford
So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford
The image is a cover of a book titled "So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford," authored by Mark Hendrickson, Jon Inners, and Peter Osborne. It features a sepia-toned illustration of soldiers in a wooded area, evoking a historical atmosphere. The American flag partially appears at the top, reinforcing the book’s patriotic theme. Above the title, a quote praises the book as a significant and commendable work.
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So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink FordEntry/Object ID
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This book, entitled "So Many Brave Men: A History of the Battle at Minisink Ford," authored by Mark Hendrickson, Jon Inners, and Peter Osborne chronicles the infamous "Battle of Minisink" fought during the American Revolutionary War in the upper Delaware River Valley at Minisink Ford, New York, on July 22, 1779. CONTENTS Introduction - Page 9 Chapter 1 Blood and Mayhem At The Minisink - Page 15 Chapter 2 The Loss of So Many Brave Men - Page 29 Chapter 3 The Patriot's Deed is Honored - Page 37 Chapter 4 A Declaration of Service - Page 95 Chapter 5 The Yorkers - Page 111 Chapter 6 The Jerseymen - Page 633 Chapter 7 The Pennsylvanian - Page 759 Epilogue - Page 769 Bibliography - Page 773 Index - Page 785 Acknowledgments - Page 822 About the Authors - Page 825Context
On July 22, 1779, one of the most lethal battles of the American Revolution, in terms of the ratio of participants to numbers killed, took place on a hill above Minisink Ford along the Delaware River north of Port Jervis, New York. The Battle at Minisink Ford, New York was a disaster for the American militia units. More than one third of the militiamen perished. This important work reveals primary sources about the battle that have not been seen in more than one hundred and fifty years. So Many Brave Men, the first major work written on the battle in thirty years, will encourage new interest in the battle, and the men who fought there. Many of the veterans of that catastrophe speak to us about that fateful day from the distance of more than 230 years. They also speak of their dedication to the cause of freedom and liberty. 828 Pages, 7" x 10" Indexed, Bibliography, 15 illustrations, 5 mapsCategory
War, Revolutionary 1775-1783