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"" is a biographical book written by John T. Goolrick. The book tells the story of General Hugh Mercer, a Scottish soldier who fought in the American Revolutionary War and was a close friend of General George Washington. The book details Mercer's life, including his upbringing in Scotland, his medical studies in Europe, and his eventual move to America, where he became a successful physician and joined the Continental Army. Throughout the book, Goolrick provides readers with insights into Mercer's personality, his military strategies, and his contributions to the Revolutionary War. The book also includes brief sketches of other notable figures from the war, including General George Washington and John Paul Jones. Overall, ""The Life of General Hugh Mercer"" is a comprehensive and engaging biography that sheds light on the life of an important figure in American history. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution, military history, or the life of General Hugh Mercer.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 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.