Excerpt from Obstructions to the Navigation of Hudson's River: Embracing the Minutes of the Secret Committee Appointed by the Provincial Convention of New York, July 16, L776, and Other Original Documents Relating to the Subject; Together With Papers Relating to the Beacons
In order to a proper Underfianding of the Rea fons on which this Project was bafed, we fhould examine with fome Attention the Topography of the River - not fimply as limited to the Section of Country through which its Waters flow, but taking a broader View, and regarding its Connection with thofe more remote and wide - fpread Regions, that find through it their mofi direct and natural Chan nel to the Seaboard.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book contains the minutes of a committee tasked with the obstruction of British vessels from navigating the Hudson River during the American Revolutionary War. The book details the materials used, methods of obstruction, and the strategies employed to prevent the enemy from advancing upriver. The author's research sheds light on military engineering and defense strategies of the 18th century while also providing a glimpse into the ingenuity and determination of revolutionary forces. Through the extensive documentation presented in this book, readers can gain a deeper understanding of the challenges and complexities of conducting warfare in a time of great political and social upheaval. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781333710736_0
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