A History of Yorktown and Its Victory Celebrations - Revival to Patriotism (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	History Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	November 2005
Authors:	Kathleen Manley
Dimensions:	234 x 161 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade
Pages:	96
ISBN-13:	978-1-59629-078-5
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > American history > General Books > History > American history > General Promotions
LSN:	1-59629-078-1
Barcode:	9781596290785

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