1780
Burgoyne, John, 1722-1792
Book
Title: A State of the Expedition from Canada, as Laid Before the House of Commons...
Title continues, "...by Lieutenant-General Burgoyne, and verified by evidence ; with a collection of authentic documents, and an addition of many circumstances which were prevented from appearing before the House by the prorogation of Parliament ; written and collected by himself." Printed for J. Almon, 1780. First Edition, with six engraved maps and battle plans, engraved by William Faden. Modern half calf preserving original marbled boards. Burgoyne's chief defense of his conduct as the commander of the British expedition proceeding southward from Canada in 1777. Intending to cut the New…
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