Valley Forge: George Washington and the Crucible of Victory by Newt Gingrich (En

Description: Valley Forge: George Washington and the Crucible of Victory by Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen Its the winter of 1777, and Washingtons battered, demoralized army retreats from Philadelphia. Arriving at Valley Forge, they discover that their repeated requests for a stockpile of food, winter clothing, and building tools have been ignored by Congress. With no other options available, the men settle down for a season of agony. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Its the winter of 1777, a year after Washingtons triumphant surprise attack on Trenton, and the battered, demoralized Continental Army retreats from Philadelphia. At Valley Forge, they discover that their requests for supplies have been ignored by Congress. With no other options, for weeks the army freezes under tents in the bitter cold. The men are on the point of collapse, while in Philadelphia the British live in luxury. In spite of the suffering, Washington endures, joined by a volunteer from Germany, Baron Friederich von Steuben. With precious little time, von Steuben begins recasting the army as a professional corps capable of facing the British head-on - something it has never accomplished before - in the process changing the course of history. Valley Forge is a compelling, painstakingly researched tour-de-force novel about survival, transformation, and rebirth. It chronicles the unique crucible of time and place where Washington and his army, against all odds, were forged into the force that would win a revolution and found the United States of America. Author Biography Newt Gingrich is the former Speaker of the House of Representatives and lives in Washington, DC. Review "This second title in the George Washington series (after To Try Mens Souls) offers an energetic dramatization of the Continental Armys grim winter bivouac at Valley Forge, Pa., in 1777.... Gingrich and Forstchen recreate the sights and smells of the Continental Armys hand-to-mouth camp life and the battlefield action around Valley Forge with a brisk panache that should bode well for future entries." --Publishers Weekly on Valley Forge"Masterful storytelling." --William E. Butterworth IV, New York Times bestselling author of The Saboteurs, on Pearl Harbor"Creative, clever, and fascinating." --James Carville on Gettysburg"Compelling narrative force and meticulous detail." --The Atlanta Journal Constitution on Gettysburg"Gingrich and Forstchen write with authority and with sensitivity." --St. Louis Post Dispatch on Gettysburg"Grim, gritty, realistic, accurate, and splendid, this is a soaring epic of triumph over almost unimaginable odds." --Library Journal on To Try Mens Souls"With each book... Gingrich and Forstchen have gone from strength to strength as storytellers." --William Trotter, The Charlotte Observer, on Never Call Retreat"The authors research shines in accurate accounts of diplomatic maneuvering as well as the nuts-and-bolts of military action." --Publishers Weekly on Gettysburg"The writing is vivid and clear." --Washington Times on Gettysburg Review Quote With each book... Gingrich and Forstchen have gone from strength to strength as storytellers. Details ISBN0312592884 Author William R. Forstchen Pages 464 Language English ISBN-10 0312592884 ISBN-13 9780312592882 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY FIC Edition Description St Martins Gri Short Title VALLEY FORGE Year 2011 Imprint Thomas Dunne Books Country of Publication United States Residence Marietta, GA, US Series George Washington Series Number 2 Publisher St. Martins Griffin Publication Date 2011-09-30 Subtitle George Washington and the Crucible of Victory Audience General/Trade We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:132819194;

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