Publisher's Synopsis
""Battle of Valcour on Lake Champlain, October 11th, 1776"" is a historical account of the naval engagement that took place during the American Revolutionary War. Written by Peter Sailly Palmer and originally published in 1876, the book provides a detailed description of the battle which occurred on Lake Champlain in northern New York between the British and American forces. The book covers the events leading up to the battle, including the construction of the American fleet, and the strategies and tactics employed by both sides during the battle. It also examines the aftermath of the engagement and its impact on the war. The author, Peter Sailly Palmer, was a prominent lawyer and historian who served as a member of the New York State Assembly and Senate. His firsthand knowledge of the region and the events surrounding the battle makes this book an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution.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.
