A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions Florida (Classic Reprint)
A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions Florida (Classic Reprint)

Author: John Melish

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Published: 2015-07-07

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781330882757

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Excerpt from A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions Florida The publisher having now completed a series of Maps and Descriptions, with a view of illustrating the operations of the war, and collected the whole into "A Military and Topographical Atlas," it may be proper to give a short account of the respective maps, and of the circumstances under which they were brought forward. The first map in the list is the Seat of War in North America. Previous to the declaration of war, the author had travelled extensively in the north and west parts of the United States, collecting authentic information regarding the present state of the country, and had moved to Philadelphia to put his travels to press. Knowing how unsatisfactory topographical and statistical information is without good maps, particular attention was paid to select the best and most authentic maps in the country, from which to construct those for the travels. While engaged in drawing them, a much valued friend suggested the propriety of drawing a general map of the seat of war, and proffered the use of a very ample set of excellent maps in his possession. Of these, the author gladly availed himself; the map was produced, and immediately received the stamp of public approbation. It sold so rapidly, that the first plate was soon worn out, and a new one has since been brought forward, enlarged and much improved. This new map extends from Washington city south, to James's Bay north, and from the entrances to the gulph of St. Lawrence east, to the middle of Lake Superior west; presenting a general and comprehensive view of the seat of war, not only in the interior, but on the sea-board. The description that accompanies it, has been equally well received with the map; the present being the fourth edition. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions and Florida
A Military and Topographical Atlas of the United States; Including the British Possessions and Florida

Author: John Melish

Publisher:

Published: 2012-04-08

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 9781462293346

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Hardcover reprint of the original 1813 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9. All foldouts have been masterfully reprinted in their original form. No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Melish, John. Cn. A Military And Topographical Atlas of The United States; Including The British Possessions & Florida: Comprehending 1. Map And Description of The Seat of War In North America, Including The British Possessions, Accompanied With Small Maps of The Straits of Niagara, of The East End of Lake Ontario, And A Map And Plan of Montreal. 2. Map And Description of The Southern Section of The United States, Including Florida, Etc. 3. Map of The American Coast, From Lynhaven Bay To Narraganset Bay. 4. Map of Detroit River And Adjacent Country. 5. Map of Quebec And Adjacent Country; With The Official Documents Relative To The Operations of The British Army In Reducing The Canadas. To Which Is Added, A List of The Military Districts, A Register of The Army, And A List of The Navy of The United States. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Melish, John. Cn. A Military And Topographical Atlas of The United States; Including The British Possessions & Florida: Comprehending 1. Map And Description of The Seat of War In North America, Including The British Possessions, Accompanied With Small Maps of The Straits of Niagara, of The East End of Lake Ontario, And A Map And Plan of Montreal. 2. Map And Description of The Southern Section of The United States, Including Florida, Etc. 3. Map of The American Coast, From Lynhaven Bay To Narraganset Bay. 4. Map of Detroit River And Adjacent Country. 5. Map of Quebec And Adjacent Country; With The Official Documents Relative To The Operations of The British Army In Reducing The Canadas. To Which Is Added, A List of The Military Districts, A Register of The Army, And A List of The Navy of The United States, . Philadelphia, Printed By G. Palmer, 1813. Subject: Quebec Campaign, 1759

American Military History Volume 1
American Military History Volume 1

Author: Army Center of Military History

Publisher:

Published: 2016-06-05

Total Pages: 436

ISBN-13: 9781944961404

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American Military History provides the United States Army-in particular, its young officers, NCOs, and cadets-with a comprehensive but brief account of its past. The Center of Military History first published this work in 1956 as a textbook for senior ROTC courses. Since then it has gone through a number of updates and revisions, but the primary intent has remained the same. Support for military history education has always been a principal mission of the Center, and this new edition of an invaluable history furthers that purpose. The history of an active organization tends to expand rapidly as the organization grows larger and more complex. The period since the Vietnam War, at which point the most recent edition ended, has been a significant one for the Army, a busy period of expanding roles and missions and of fundamental organizational changes. In particular, the explosion of missions and deployments since 11 September 2001 has necessitated the creation of additional, open-ended chapters in the story of the U.S. Army in action. This first volume covers the Army's history from its birth in 1775 to the eve of World War I. By 1917, the United States was already a world power. The Army had sent large expeditionary forces beyond the American hemisphere, and at the beginning of the new century Secretary of War Elihu Root had proposed changes and reforms that within a generation would shape the Army of the future. But world war-global war-was still to come. The second volume of this new edition will take up that story and extend it into the twenty-first century and the early years of the war on terrorism and includes an analysis of the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq up to January 2009.