Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1816 edition. Excerpt: ... This hazardous duty was assigned to the brave colonel Miller (the hero of Maguaga) who, perfectly aware of the mortal perils attending so desperate a service, cheerfully replied to his general, " /'// try, sir," and immediately advanced with his regiment (seconded by that of the intrepid M'Farland) under a most rapid and destructive fire, which was poured down upon them from every piece of artillery, and a heavy line of musketry. M'Farland gallantly fell at the head of his regiment, and was succeeded in command by major Brooke, an officer of equal intrepidity and valor. The undaunted Miller steadily and silently ascended the eminence, followed by his eager countrymen, and after a short but bloody contest on the summit, succeeded in carrying the whole battery, drove the British down the hill, and turned the fire of their own cannon against them. In the course of half an hour, however, the enemy being strongly reinforced from Fort George, determined to return to the charge and regain his artillery. Brown was informed that his broken.corps were rallied, and were advancing in good order and great force. Doubting the correctness of this information, and wishing to ascertain the truth, he immediately passed with his suite in front of the American line, and discovered by the faint light of the moon, a more extended and solid phalanx, than had yet opposed him, advancing rapidly to the charge. Captain Spencer, without saying a word, put spurs to his horse, and galloping up to the right of the advancing line, demanded in a strong and firm voice "What regiment is thai /"' He was as promptly In commemoration of this brilliant achievement, Mitler's regiment afterwards wore this motto on their button!)--I'll try, sir. answered, " The Royal...
