Rebellion in the Mohawk Valley

By Gavin K. Watt,

Book cover of Rebellion in the Mohawk Valley: The St. Leger Expedition of 1777

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In the summer of 1777, while the British and the Americans were engaged in the bitter American Revolution, a massive campaign was launched from Canada into New York State.

Brigadier Barry St. Leger led a crucial expedition from Lake Ontario into the Mohawk Valley. The goal was to travel by…

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1 author picked Rebellion in the Mohawk Valley as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

This book opened a new world to me. I had long heard about the Saratoga campaign and the Mohawk River Valley and had always wanted to know more about it.

In any historical study, I like to focus on people's experiences, and this book helped me get to know the people involved as well as the main events and organizations. It did not just provide information but also raised questions for further research and information on books and sites where those inquiries would prove productive.

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