He Sterling Furnace and the West Point Chain (Classic Reprint)

Language: English

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

133371405X / 9781333714055

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Print on Demand. This book commemorates the order by the Continental Congress to erect a chain across the Hudson River to deter British forces and prevent their advance northward, cutting off New England from the southern colonies. The author provides a historical context for the importance of the Hudson River and traces the efforts to establish various defensive structures to obstruct enemy ships. The book highlights the ultimate success of the chain, which, once it was finally in place on April 30, 1778, remained intact through to the end of the war, preventing any British ships from passing up the river. The author also explores the history of the Sterling Iron Works, which played a vital role in the production of the massive 500-yard chain, and provides insights into the significance of ironworks like Sterling to the American cause. Through meticulous research and engaging prose, the author captures the significance of this engineering feat and the contributions of those who made it a reality, offering a valuable addition to our understanding of this critical period in American history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Title
He Sterling Furnace and the West Point Chain (Classic Reprint)
Author
Macgrane Coxe
Publisher
Forgotten Books
Publication year
2018
Condition
New
Book Type
print-on-demand item
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Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 10
133371405X
ISBN 13
9781333714055
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Modern History of the USA

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Forgotten Books’ Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the quality of the aged text.

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