Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Conquest Of The Country Northwest Of The River Ohio 1778-1783 And Life Of Gen. George Rogers Clark V1"" by William Hayden English is a historical account of the American Revolutionary War and the life of General George Rogers Clark. The book focuses on the conquest of the Northwest Territory by the American forces led by Clark, and the battles and strategies employed during the war.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part detailing the military campaigns and conquests of the American forces in the Northwest Territory. The second part of the book is a biography of General George Rogers Clark, providing a detailed account of his life, military career, and his role in the American Revolution.The author, William Hayden English, was a prominent politician and historian of the 19th century. He was a member of the US House of Representatives and served as the Lieutenant Governor of Indiana. English was also a prolific writer and historian, and his work on the American Revolution and the Northwest Territory is considered to be one of the most comprehensive and accurate accounts of the period.Overall, ""Conquest Of The Country Northwest Of The River Ohio 1778-1783 And Life Of Gen. George Rogers Clark V1"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the Northwest Territory. The book provides a detailed and insightful account of the military campaigns and the life of one of the most important figures of the period.In Two Volumes. With Numerous Sketches Of Men Who Served Under Clark And Full List Of Those Allotted Lands In Clark�������s Grant For Service In The Campaigns Against The British Posts, Showing Exact Land Allotted Each.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.