Publisher's Synopsis
Historical Sketches of the Revolutionary and Civil Wars is a book written by J. Madison Drake. It is a comprehensive account of the American Revolution and the Civil War, providing a detailed description of the events that led to these wars, the battles fought, and the individuals who played a pivotal role in shaping the course of history. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the Revolutionary War and the second part on the Civil War. Each chapter provides a detailed account of a specific event or battle, with the author using primary sources to provide a vivid and accurate portrayal of the events. The book is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. It is an important resource for anyone interested in American history and the struggles that shaped the nation.1908. With an account of the author�������s desperate leap from a swiftly moving train of cars, and a fatiguing tramp of 1,000 miles through three Confederate states, in making his escape from a Prison-pen. Drake was Captain Ninth N.J. Volunteers and Bt. Brig.-General by special act of N.J. Legislature; Historian Ninth N.J. Volunteers, Past Historian Medal of Honor Legion, U.S.A., and author of Fast and Loose in Dixie and Across the Continent in Red Breeches. The sketches of the Revolutionary War are founded upon legends I fondly heard when a youth from revolutionary sires and their descendants, as well as from official reports and statements appearing in the newspapers of the period, while those relating to the Civil War furnished by the actors, some of whom are still living, are given that the heroic actions of my comrades may not be effaced by time, nor their wondrous deeds deprived of renown.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.