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Narrative of the Battle of Cowan's Ford, February 1st, 1781 / and Narrative of the Battle of Kings Mountain

By Robert Henry
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An eyewitness narrative and a companion officer's report offer detailed recollections of two Revolutionary War engagements, focusing on troop dispositions, skirmishes, casualties, and disagreements with earlier published histories. The author supplies corrections to mistaken accounts, describes a contested river crossing and close-range fighting, and recounts the circumstances of key officers' deaths and unit actions. Prefatory material traces the manuscript's provenance and includes biographical notes on the narrator, while the main text emphasizes firsthand observation, tactical detail, and contemporary rumor to reconstruct events and dispute inaccuracies in prior histories.

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Robert Henry

Robert Henry was an American author and military figure known for his detailed accounts of pivotal battles during the American Revolutionary War. His notable work, "Narrative of the Battle of Cowan's Ford, February 1st, 1781 / and Narrative of the Battle of Kings Mountain," provides valuable insights into the strategies and experiences of soldiers during these significant conflicts. Through his writings, Henry contributes to the understanding of military history and the complexities of warfare in early America.

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