Point Pleasant 1774

By John F. Winkler, Peter Dennis,

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The only major conflict of Lord Dunmore's War, the battle of Point Pleasant was fought between Virginian militia and American Indians from the Shawnee and Mingo tribes. Following increased tensions and a series of incidents between the American settlers and the natives, Dunmore, the last colonial governor of Virginia, andā€¦

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1 author picked Point Pleasant 1774 as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Osprey books are often the best place to start when researching a new historical topic. While writing my novel, Many Sparrows, I relied on this slender volume more than any other. Richly illustrated, packed with maps, vivid without getting bogged down in detailā€¦ if you want to begin delving into the topic of Dunmoreā€™s War (Point Pleasant being its single notable battle), this is the book for you.

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