Publisher's Synopsis
""The Turning Point of the Revolution or Burgoyne in America"" by Nickerson and Hoffman is a historical account of the American Revolution, focusing on the pivotal moment when British General John Burgoyne surrendered his army to American forces in Saratoga, New York. The book delves into the events leading up to the battle, including Burgoyne's ill-fated plan to cut off New England from the rest of the colonies, and the American strategy to thwart his advance. It also explores the key players on both sides of the conflict, including Burgoyne, American generals Horatio Gates and Benedict Arnold, and Native American allies. The authors provide a detailed analysis of the battle itself, as well as its far-reaching consequences for the war and the future of the United States. Drawing on primary sources and extensive research, ""The Turning Point of the Revolution"" offers a comprehensive and engaging account of one of the most important moments in American history.This is a new release of the original 1928 edition.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.
