The Yorktown campaign and the surrender of Cornwallis, 1781

by Henry Phelps Johnston

First published in 1881, this book, by one of the first professional historians of the American Revolution, remains a foundation stone for the history of the last campaign of the American Revolution, presenting the first complete account of the background, the generalship of Cornwallis, the participation of Lafayette and the French, and the ultimate siege and surrender. Includes the original documentary appendix and 27 illustrations and maps. Index. 2006: 206 pages, softcover. (Scholar's Bookshelf)

Genres: American Revolution, History

206 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1881

About the author

Henry Phelps Johnston (1842-1923)