Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3.

Name: Washington and the American Republic, Vol. 3.
Author: Benson John Lossing

By Benson John Lossing

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The narrative follows the concluding military operations in the southern theater, detailing sieges, partisan actions, and the contraction of British control to the coast. It examines rising officer discontent and organized remonstrances, and it shows how the commander-in-chief steered the army back toward discipline and constitutional deference. The account then traces the transition to peacetime leadership, including cooperation with Congress, prominent service at the national convention, the assumption of executive duties and public reception, and personal events such as the death of a close family member and the adoption of that person's children, closing with memorials and reflections on civic service.

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Benson John Lossing

Benson John Lossing was an American historian and illustrator, best known for his detailed works on the American Revolutionary War. His most notable contributions include "The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution," a two-volume set that combines historical narrative with illustrations, providing a vivid account of the events, figures, and landscapes of the war for independence. Lossing's writings reflect a deep interest in American history and heritage, and he often emphasized the importance of preserving the nation's past through both text and imagery. In addition to his work on the Revolution, he authored several other historical texts, including "The Two Spies: Nathan Hale and John André" and volumes on George Washington.