Birthplace of an Army: A Study of the Valley Forge Encampment
by John B.B. Trussell Jr
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Harrisburg PA: Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, 1979. Book. Near Fine. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Hardcover, 145 pp.w/ 11 b&w photos and 2 maps. 2nd Printing. Appendices include organizations, battalion manning levels, and monthly pay rates. Excellent accessible study of the transformation of the Continental Army during its winter encampment at Valley Forge. The encampment was a catalyst for change resulting in army reorganization, better trained troops (thanks to Baron Von Steuben's training manual), and a strengthened chain of command under George Washington. Book Condition : Near Fine; no text marks; minimal wear. Dust Jacket Condition : Very Good; light rubbing..
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- Bookseller
- Adamstown Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 222857
- Title
- Birthplace of an Army: A Study of the Valley Forge Encampment
- Author
- John B.B. Trussell Jr
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Publisher
- Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission
- Place of Publication
- Harrisburg PA
- Date Published
- 1979
- Keywords
- Continental Army Steuben Training Valley Forge
- Bookseller catalogs
- Pennsylvania History; Military; History / United States / Revolutionary War;
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall
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About the Seller
Adamstown Books
Biblio member since 2015
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
About Adamstown Books
Adamstown Books is an online antiquarian and used book dealer in Lancaster PA. Our presence began in Adamstown, aka America's Antiques Capital. The Adamstown tradition is boosted by our proximity to the emerging antiques presence in Columbia PA, and the rich religious and cultural history of Lancaster County and Pennsylvania. With Gettysburg a 1 1/2 hour drive away, the American Civil War is naturally one of our key categories.
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- Fine
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
- Jacket
- Sometimes used as another term for dust jacket, a protective and often decorative wrapper, usually made of paper which wraps...