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The Vindication Of John Banks, Of Virginia: The Vindication Of General Henry Lee, Of Virginia, With Sketches And Anecdotes (1826)

The Vindication Of John Banks, Of Virginia: The Vindication Of General Henry Lee, Of Virginia, With Sketches And Anecdotes (1826)

Banks, Henry

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ISBN10: 1165755572
ISBN13: 9781165755578
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 92
Weight: 0.30
Height: 0.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Vindication of John Banks, of Virginia: The Vindication of General Henry Lee, of Virginia, with Sketches and Anecdotes is a historical book written by John Banks and Henry Lee in 1826. The book is a defense of their actions during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. John Banks was a prominent figure in the American Revolution and served as a colonel in the Continental Army. He was accused of abandoning his post during the Battle of Camden in 1780, but Banks argues that he was actually ordered to retreat by his superior officer, General Horatio Gates. Banks provides evidence and testimony to support his claim.General Henry Lee was also a notable figure in the American Revolution, serving as a cavalry commander. He was accused of insubordination during the War of 1812 and was court-martialed. Lee defends himself in the book, providing his own account of the events that led to his court-martial and arguing that he was unfairly treated.In addition to their defenses, the book also includes sketches and anecdotes about their experiences during the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812. The book provides a unique perspective on these important events in American history and sheds light on the challenges faced by those who fought for independence and the defense of their country.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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