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The Life Of General Hugh Mercer: With Brief Sketches Of General George Washington, John Paul Jones And Others

The Life Of General Hugh Mercer: With Brief Sketches Of General George Washington, John Paul Jones And Others

Goolrick, John T.

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1163540978
ISBN13: 9781163540978
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 168
Weight: 0.92
Height: 0.50 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a historical biography written by John T. Goolrick. The book explores the life and legacy of General Hugh Mercer, a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War. The book also includes brief sketches of other notable figures from the era, including General George Washington and John Paul Jones.The book begins by detailing Mercer's early life in Scotland and his education in medicine. It then follows his military career, from his service in the British Army during the French and Indian War to his decision to join the American Revolution on the side of the colonists. Mercer played a key role in several battles, including the Battle of Princeton, where he was mortally wounded.Throughout the book, Goolrick provides insight into Mercer's personality and character, as well as his relationships with other notable figures from the time. The book also delves into the political and social climate of the American Revolution, providing context for Mercer's actions and decisions.Overall, The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on an important figure from American history.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.

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