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    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

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3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
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Turning Point: The American Revolution in the Spartan District

Turning Point: The American Revolution in the Spartan District

Cann, Katherine

Hardcover

Regional: SouthRevolutionary Period (1775-1800)

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ISBN10: 1938235088
ISBN13: 9781938235085
Publisher: Hub City Pr
Published: Oct 1 2014
Pages: 152
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.70 Width: 5.60 Depth: 8.30
Language: English
The British Army turned south in 1779, expecting to sweep through the region with their Tory allies, setting the stage for victory in the American in the war for independence. Upon entering the Old Spartan District in northwest South Carolina, however, they ran up against tenacious opposition from locals and their military leaders. In a series of small skirmishes here, the southern Patriots gained confidence and valuable combat experience that led to surprising victories at Kings Mountain and Cowpens, ultimately pushing the British back north toward surrender. In Turning Point: The American Revolution in the Spartan District, historian Katherine Cann tells the compelling story of how inexperienced backcountry militiamen in the Old Spartan District bottled up the British and learned how to defeat a seasoned foe. George F. Fields Jr., a leading military heritage preservationist, provides color commentary as Fields' Notes throughout, capturing both the emotion and the commotion of the time. As a bonus, there's a handy guide to the Spartanburg Revolutionary War Trail, a driving tour of twelve spots in the Spartan District that were central to the American victory.

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