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Jeffery Amherst: A Biography (1916)

Jeffery Amherst: A Biography (1916)

Mayo, Lawrence Shaw

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ISBN10: 116398292X
ISBN13: 9781163982921
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 372
Weight: 1.09
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jeffery Amherst: A Biography is a book written by Lawrence Shaw Mayo and published in 1916. The book is a detailed account of the life of Jeffery Amherst, a British soldier who served during the Seven Years' War and was the commander-in-chief of British forces in North America during the French and Indian War. The book chronicles Amherst's early life, his military career, and his rise to prominence in the British army. It also delves into his personal life, including his relationships with family and friends. Mayo provides a detailed account of Amherst's military campaigns, including his successful capture of Louisbourg in 1758 and his controversial use of smallpox blankets during the Siege of Fort Pitt in 1763. The book also explores Amherst's role in the British government and his efforts to improve relations with Native American tribes. Additionally, it examines his legacy and impact on British military strategy and tactics. Overall, Jeffery Amherst: A Biography is a comprehensive and informative account of one of Britain's most influential military figures during the 18th century.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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