| A History of Yorktown and Its Victory Celebrations: Revival to Patriotism Contributor(s): Manley, Kathleen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1596290781 ISBN-13: 9781596290785 Publisher: History Press OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2005 Annotation: On October 19, 1781, General Cornwallis surrendered his British army to the combined American and French forces at Yorktown, Virginia. In addition to ending hostilities, this act represented the close of British colonial rule and the dawn of America's ascent as an independent country and eventual world power. The events of this revolutionary time were the foundation of a growing American identity, and tributes to the sacrifices and victories of these early patriots continue even today. Yorktown, Virginia, has been celebrating the surrender of the British in large, nationally renowned celebrations since its first anniversary. Local author Kathleen Manley chronicles the history of Yorktown and the victory celebrations that have been undertaken through the generations to remember this historic time in America's infancy. |
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| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) - History | Military - Pictorial - History | United States - Revolutionary Period (1775-1800) |
| Dewey: 975.542 |
| LCCN: 2005022184 |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 6.32" W x 9.2" (0.47 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 18th Century |
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| Publisher Description: On October 19, 1781, General Cornwallis surrendered his British Army to the combined American and French forces at Yorktown, Virginia. Beyond the ending of hostilities this act came to represent the close of British colonial rule and the dawn of America s |
Contributor Bio(s): Manley, Kathleen: - Kathleen Manley is a lifelong resident of Yorktown and a descendent of one of the generals in the Revolutionary War, Benjamin Lincoln. English, history, arts and the love of Yorktown are prominent interests. This is her second book on the history of Yorktown. |