The Narrative Of Jonathan Rathbun Of The Capture Of Fort Griswold, The Massacre That Followed And The Burning Of New London, Connecticut, 1781 (1840)

The Narrative of Jonathan Rathbun of the Capture of Fort Griswold, the Massacre that Followed and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, 1781 is a historical account written by Jonathan Rathbun in 1840. The book details the events that occurred during the American Revolutionary War, specifically the attack on Fort Griswold by the British in 1781. Rathbun was a soldier who fought in the battle and was taken prisoner by the British. He witnessed the brutal massacre of American soldiers and civilians that followed the capture of the fort. The book also describes the burning of New London, Connecticut by the British, which occurred shortly after the attack on Fort Griswold. Rathbun's first-hand account provides a vivid and emotional portrayal of the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by American soldiers during the fight for independence. The Narrative of Jonathan Rathbun of the Capture of Fort Griswold, the Massacre that Followed and the Burning of New London, Connecticut, 1781 is a valuable historical document that sheds light on a lesser-known chapter of the American Revolutionary War.With The Narratives Of Rufus Avery And Stephen Hempstead, Eye Witnesses.This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.