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An Oration Upon the Life and Services of Gen. David Wooster (Classic Reprint): Delivered at Danbury, April 27th, 1854, When a Monument Was Erected to His Memory - Couverture souple
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Honoring a Revolutionary War hero with a measured, reverent voice This edition presents an 1854 oration delivered in Danbury to mark a monument for Gen. David Wooster, tracing a life of duty, faith, and sacrifice on the American frontier.
In a careful, narrative style, the speaker narrates Wooster’s character, early piety, and steadfast service—from the colonial era through the Revolution. The oration blends biographical detail with reflections on courage, leadership, and devotion to country, culminating in a tribute to a veteran who faced hardship and danger with quiet resolve.
What you’ll experience
- Context for Wooster’s role in the early steps of the American War for Independence
- Insights into his religious faith and how it shaped his conduct as a military leader
- Accounts of key moments in his career, including surgery and battlefield near-misses
- A ceremonial, commemorative perspective on memory, sacrifice, and national identity
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical biographies, Revolutionary War history, and lectures that blend factual detail with moral reflection. This edition offers a window into 19th-century American memory, honoring a martial figure whose life intersected duty, religion, and public service.
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This reproduction was printed from a digital file created at the Library of Congress as part of an extensive scanning effort started with a generous donation from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. The Library is pleased to offer much of its public domain holdings free of charge online and at a modest price in this printed format. Seeing these older volumes from our collections rediscovered by new generations of readers renews our own passion for books and scholarship.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book narrates the life and remarkable military career of General David Wooster, an American hero of the Revolutionary War. It meticulously chronicles his service in four distinct wars, from his role as a captain in the colonial forces during the French and Indian War to his eventual appointment as a brigadier general in the Continental Army. The author provides rich historical context, highlighting the evolution of American military strategy and the motivations behind the various conflicts. The book delves into the challenges faced by Wooster as he commanded an ill-equipped and demoralized army during the disastrous Canadian campaign. Beyond his military exploits, the author explores Wooster's profound faith and his unwavering commitment to the cause of American independence. Wooster's personal sacrifices, including the abandonment of his wealth and comfort, reveal the depth of his patriotism. This book is a valuable contribution to American history, shedding light on an often-overlooked figure who played a pivotal role in the nation's struggle for freedom. It offers insights into the complexities of military leadership, the challenges of fighting an unconventional war, and the sacrifices made by those who fought for American independence. 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. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330908761_0
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An Oration Upon the Life and Services of Gen. David Wooster : Delivered at Danbury, April 27th, 1854, When a Monument Was Erected to His Memory (Classic Reprint)
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