Battle Of Groton Heights: A Story Of The Storming Of Fort Griswold And The Burning Of New London On

The Battle of Groton Heights is a historical account written by H. E. Burnham about the events that occurred on September 6, 1781, during the American Revolutionary War. The book details the storming of Fort Griswold by British troops under the command of Benedict Arnold and the subsequent burning of New London, Connecticut. The author provides a detailed description of the battle, including the tactics used by both sides and the bravery of the American soldiers defending the fort. The book also includes information about the aftermath of the battle, including the treatment of prisoners and the impact on the local community. Overall, The Battle of Groton Heights is a comprehensive and engaging account of a pivotal moment in American history.Containing Also The Narrative Of Rufus Avery, And Statement Of Avery Downer; Together With Biographical Sketches Of Col. William Ledyard, And Mother Bailey, Including A Poem By Leonard Woolsey Bacon.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.