1779 Iroquois Indian Sullivan Scorched Earth Military Campaign 1st Ed Maps War

Description: Journals of the Military Expedition of Major General John Sullivan Against the Six Nations of Indians in 1779by Frederick Cook (Editor)Published by Knapp, Peck & Thomson, Auburn, NY, 1887. First edition. Presentation copy from author Fredrick Cook (New York Secretary of State from 1886 to 1889), with sewn in "Compliments of..." sheet at title page. Good hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Dampstaining to boards, frontis sheet and a few internal pages including plates, tight binding, hinges starting but holding, clean unmarked text, xv, [1], 579, [3] pp. Tall 8vo. Includes five maps in pockets, six maps in text (including all three fold-outs). Engraved frontispiece of Sullivan, engraved portraits in text of Brigadier General James Clinton, Colonel Peter Gansevoort (from a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, famous for his portrait of George Washington), and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Original brown cloth, gilt titles, blind-stamped border.Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and as Governor (or 'President') of New Hampshire. He is most famous for leading the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, a scorched earth campaign against the Iroquois towns that had taken up arms against the American revolutionaries. This volume contains journals by 27 officers present during the campaign, and has become the authoritative primary source of the event. This first edition compilation, meticulously edited by Frederick Cook, offers an unparalleled primary source account of General John Sullivan's pivotal 1779 campaign against the Iroquois Confederacy during the American Revolutionary War. The volume presents a wealth of firsthand narratives, including journals kept by officers and soldiers who participated in the expedition, providing intimate details of the military operations, encounters with Native Americans, and the challenges faced by Continental forces in the wilderness of western New York.Cook's editorial work shines in his careful annotation and contextual notes, which illuminate the historical significance of the campaign and its impact on both the Revolutionary War and Native American relations. The book is further enhanced by the inclusion of maps, rosters of participating units, and official correspondence related to the expedition.Of particular interest to scholars and history enthusiasts are the records of centennial celebrations held in 1879, which offer insight into how the Sullivan Expedition was remembered and commemorated a century after its occurrence. These accounts provide a fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century historical memory and the evolving narrative of the American Revolution.This volume stands as an essential resource for researchers studying the military history of the American Revolution, Native American history, and the early national period of the United States. Its comprehensive nature and the rarity of many of the included primary documents make it an invaluable addition to any collection focused on early American history or the Revolutionary War era. Loc: E3StoreAdd to FavoritesFeedback1779 Iroquois Indian Sullivan Scorched Earth Military Campaign 1st Ed Maps War Journals of the Military Expedition of Major General John Sullivan Against the Six Nations of Indians in 1779by Frederick Cook (Editor)Published by Knapp, Peck & Thomson, Auburn, NY, 1887. First edition. Presentation copy from author Fredrick Cook (New York Secretary of State from 1886 to 1889), with sewn in "Compliments of..." sheet at title page. Good hardcover, no dust jacket as issued. Dampstaining to boards, frontis sheet and a few internal pages including plates, tight binding, hinges starting but holding, clean unmarked text, xv, [1], 579, [3] pp. Tall 8vo. Includes five maps in pockets, six maps in text (including all three fold-outs). Engraved frontispiece of Sullivan, engraved portraits in text of Brigadier General James Clinton, Colonel Peter Gansevoort (from a portrait by Gilbert Stuart, famous for his portrait of George Washington), and Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. Original brown cloth, gilt titles, blind-stamped border.Sullivan served as a major general in the Continental Army and as Governor (or 'President') of New Hampshire. He is most famous for leading the Sullivan Expedition in 1779, a scorched earth campaign against the Iroquois towns that had taken up arms against the American revolutionaries. This volume contains journals by 27 officers present during the campaign, and has become the authoritative primary source of the event. This first edition compilation, meticulously edited by Frederick Cook, offers an unparalleled primary source account of General John Sullivan's pivotal 1779 campaign against the Iroquois Confederacy during the American Revolutionary War. The volume presents a wealth of firsthand narratives, including journals kept by officers and soldiers who participated in the expedition, providing intimate details of the military operations, encounters with Native Americans, and the challenges faced by Continental forces in the wilderness of western New York.Cook's editorial work shines in his careful annotation and contextual notes, which illuminate the historical significance of the campaign and its impact on both the Revolutionary War and Native American relations. The book is further enhanced by the inclusion of maps, rosters of participating units, and official correspondence related to the expedition.Of particular interest to scholars and history enthusiasts are the records of centennial celebrations held in 1879, which offer insight into how the Sullivan Expedition was remembered and commemorated a century after its occurrence. These accounts provide a fascinating glimpse into late 19th-century historical memory and the evolving narrative of the American Revolution.This volume stands as an essential resource for researchers studying the military history of the American Revolution, Native American history, and the early national period of the United States. Its comprehensive nature and the rarity of many of the included primary documents make it an invaluable addition to any collection focused on early American history or the Revolutionary War era. Loc: E3

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