Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778: A Forgotten Hero Of The Massacre Of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (1895) - Hardcover

by Horace Edwin Hayden (Author)

Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778: A Forgotten Hero Of The Massacre Of Wyoming, Pennsylvania (1895) is a historical account written by Horace Edwin Hayden. The book tells the story of Major John Garrett, a hero of the American Revolution who fought in the Battle of Wyoming in Pennsylvania in 1778. Despite his bravery and sacrifice, Garrett's story has been largely forgotten by history. Hayden seeks to rectify this by providing a detailed account of Garrett's life and military service, as well as the events leading up to and following the Battle of Wyoming. The book includes primary source materials such as letters, diaries, and official reports, as well as Hayden's own analysis and interpretation of the historical record. Overall, Major John Garrett, Slain July 3, 1778 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution, particularly the lesser-known stories of individual heroes and their contributions to the cause of independence.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.