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BL
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957537
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b711907
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Watt, Gavin K.
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| Title & Author
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The burning of the valleys : : daring raids from Canada against the New York frontier in the fall of 1780 /\ Gavin K. Watt ; with research assistance by James F. Morrison.
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Toronto ;Buffalo, NY :: Dundurn Press,, ©1997.
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1 online resource (392 pages) :: illustrations, maps (some color)
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1554883121
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: 9781770700826
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1550022717
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177070082X
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9781550022711
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9781770700826
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-363) and index.
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| Contents
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Table of Contents; List of Maps; Preface; Chronology of Some Primary Events of the American Revolution and Key Occurrences Relating to the New York Frontier & Canada -- June 1774 to October 1780; Comparative Chronology of the October 1780 Raids; General Introduction: Key Personalities, Geography and Organizations; I: The Background; II: 1780, The Year of Revenge -- The Campaign Opens; III: The Fall Campaign of 1780 -- The Expeditions on Lake Champlain; IV: The Expedition from Oswego -- The "Infamous Bandittie" Attack the Schoharie Valley.
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| Abstract
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In the fifth year of the War of Independence, while the Americans focused on the British thrust against the Carolinas, the Canadian Department waged a decisive campaign against the northern frontier of New York. Their primary target was the Mohawk River region, known to be the "grainbowl" that fed Washington's armies. The Burning of the Valleys details the actions of both sides in this exciting and incredibly effective British campaign. General Frederick Haldimand of Canada possessed a potent force, formed by the deadly alliance of toughened, embittered Tories, who had abandoned their families.
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Indians of North America-- Wars-- Canada-- 1763-1814.
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Iroquois Indians-- Wars-- New York (State)
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United Empire loyalists.
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Indians of North America-- Canada-- Wars-- 1763-1814.
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Indiens d'Amérique-- Canada-- Guerres-- 1763-1814.
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Iroquois (Indiens)-- Guerres.
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United Empire Loyalists.
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HISTORY.
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Indians of North America-- Wars.
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Iroquois Indians-- Wars.
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Military campaigns.
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United Empire loyalists.
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Amerikaanse Vrijheidsoorlog.
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Krijgshandelingen.
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Canada, History, 1775-1783.
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New York (State), History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Campaigns.
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United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783, Campaigns.
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Canada, Histoire, 1775-1783.
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New York (État), Histoire, 1775-1783 (Révolution)
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Canada.
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New York (State)
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United States.
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| Dewey Classification
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973.3/36
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| LC Classification
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E236.W38 1997eb
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| NLM classification
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15.85bcl
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| Added Entry
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Morrison, James F.
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