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Washington's Guns: Based on a True Story
Paperback
Mystery & ThrillerGeneral FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781977275103
Publisher: Outskirts Press
Published: Sep 27 2024
Pages: 114
Weight: 0.29
Height: 0.27 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
What happens when an ordinary soldier is entrusted with an extraordinary mission by George Washington himself?
Washington's Guns is a compelling historical novel based on the documented Revolutionary War service of William Bramley, a Continental Army soldier whose sworn testimony survived for generations and inspired this remarkable story.
As the American Revolution rages across the colonies, Will Bramley leaves behind his farm and family to fight for independence. Serving first in the New York militia and later in the Continental Army, he experiences the hardships, battles, and sacrifices that defined the struggle for freedom. From the defenses of Fort Ticonderoga to the critical campaigns that helped shape the future United States, Bramley proves himself a capable leader and loyal patriot.
His greatest challenge comes when General George Washington personally entrusts him with a dangerous mission: recover abandoned British cannons and mortars from Fort Ticonderoga and transport them through the rugged wilderness and harsh winter conditions of New York to West Point. Facing treacherous terrain, hostile forces, freezing weather, disease, and constant uncertainty, Bramley and his men undertake a journey that could influence the future of the Continental Army.
Based on historical records, including William Bramley's Revolutionary War pension testimony, Washington's Guns blends authentic history with vivid storytelling to bring the founding era of America to life. Readers will experience the realities of eighteenth-century warfare, the challenges faced by ordinary soldiers, and the determination required to secure American independence.
Written by David J. Bramley, the fourth great-grandson of William Bramley, this novel preserves the legacy of a forgotten patriot whose service deserves to be remembered. Perfect for fans of Revolutionary War history, George Washington, military history, colonial America, historical fiction, and America 250 commemorations, Washington's Guns offers a powerful and inspiring look at the courage, sacrifice, and perseverance that helped create the United States of America.
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