Much of the Revolutionary War took was fought along the Hudson River-which for five years was successfully blockaded by American forces by means of a massive chain across the river at West Point. Here is this important story, vividly and dramatically told, from logs, diaries, letters, and with many rare illustrations.
"In an almost magical sense the reader is drawn back to the time when the country drew its first breath."-The New York Times
"Brings to life an extraordinary chapter of the Revolution."-Washington Post
"[The] best account to date of the Revolutionary War activity in the Valley."-Hudson Valley Regional Review
"Meticulously researched. Reads like good historical fiction."-American History
- ISBN10 0823223396
- ISBN13 9780823223398
- Publish Date 12 March 2004 (first published 1 January 1989)
- Publish Status Active
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Fordham University Press
- Format Paperback (US Trade)
- Pages 250
- Language English