The Battle of Gloucester, 1777

by Garry W. Stone

The Marquis de Lafayette, a nineteen-year-old French youth, arrived in Philadelphia at the end of July 1777. He was a rich aristocrat, but he was unpretentious, charming, and eager to learn. Introduced to George Washington, he joined the commander-in-chief at the Battle of Brandywine in September, where he proved that he was courageous. Soon after, the British occupied Philadelphia and prepared to control the Delaware River, vital as a supply route...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1594163847
• ISBN13: 9781594163845
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Westholme Publishing
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.9" x 9.1"