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John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution (1868)

John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution (1868)

Dalzell, James McCormick

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Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

ISBN10: 1164827758
ISBN13: 9781164827757
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 68
Weight: 0.23
Height: 0.14 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution is a historical book written by James McCormick Dalzell and published in 1868. The book tells the story of John Gray, who was the last surviving soldier of the American Revolution. Gray was born in 1764 and enlisted in the Continental Army at the age of 16. He fought in several battles, including the Battle of Yorktown, and was present when General Cornwallis surrendered to General George Washington.After the war, Gray settled in Mount Vernon, Virginia, where he lived for the rest of his life. He became a prominent member of the community and was known for his patriotism and loyalty to the United States. Gray was also a witness to many important events in American history, including the inauguration of President George Washington and the construction of the Washington Monument.The book provides a detailed account of Gray's life and experiences, as well as his reflections on the Revolutionary War and the founding of the United States. It also includes anecdotes and stories from Gray's personal life, such as his friendship with George Washington and his experiences as a farmer and businessman.Overall, John Gray, Of Mount Vernon: The Last Soldier Of The Revolution is a fascinating historical account of a remarkable man who lived through some of the most important events in American history. It provides valuable insights into the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States, and is a must-read for anyone interested in American history and the people who shaped it.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.

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