With the British Army in Philadelphia 1777-1778
San Rafael, CA: Presidio Press, 1979. Hardcover. Hardcover. Fine, bright example, mere touch of foxing to the outer edge of the text block, no jacket. xiv+ 374 pp. with bibliography, index. Illustrations. A remarkably scarce and sought after history of the British Army occupation of Philadelphia in the years 1777 and 1778 during the American Revolution. The occupation represented the denouement of Sir William Howe's tenure as commander in chief of the Royal forces in America. At first he was enthusiastically welcomed by Loyalist and neutral citizenry but his personal behavior and the military regulations imposed on the city soon appalled many residents. Howe also failed to follow up on a number of military successes in 1776 and 1777. While Washington's Continental Army suffered through the brutal winter at Valley Forge, the season was the most gala of the British Army in America during the war. This work was the first definitive treatment of life in Philadelphia during this critical period. Fine. Item #E36028
ISBN: 0891410570
Price: $42.50