Washington's Expeditions, 1753-1754 And Braddock's Expedition, 1755 (1910)

Washington's Expeditions, 1753-1754 And Braddock's Expedition, 1755 is a historical book written by James Hadden and first published in 1910. The book focuses on the military expeditions led by George Washington and General Edward Braddock during the French and Indian War in the mid-18th century. The book begins with a detailed account of Washington's expedition to the Ohio River Valley in 1753, which was aimed at asserting British control over the region and preventing French expansion. Hadden provides a comprehensive overview of the various challenges that Washington faced during this expedition, including harsh weather, difficult terrain, and hostile encounters with Native American tribes.The second part of the book focuses on Braddock's expedition in 1755, which aimed to capture the French stronghold of Fort Duquesne (now Pittsburgh) and secure British control over the Ohio River Valley. Hadden provides an in-depth analysis of the military tactics employed by Braddock and his troops, as well as the various setbacks and failures that ultimately led to their defeat at the Battle of the Monongahela.Throughout the book, Hadden draws on a wide range of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official reports, to provide a vivid and engaging account of these important military expeditions. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the French and Indian War, as well as the early history of the United States.With History Of Tom Fausett, The Slayer Of General Edward Braddock.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.