Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir by Willis Fletcher Johnson
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"Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir" by Willis Fletcher Johnson is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The memoir chronicles the life and significance of Colonel Henry Ludington, focusing on his contributions during the American Revolutionary War and his role in local governance in New York. The narrative aims to shed light on Ludington's service and the vital part played by militia officers in the war. At the start of
the memoir, the author discusses the lesser-known but important involvement of militia forces during the American Revolution, framing Colonel Ludington as a significant figure in this context. The opening details Ludington's family background and genealogical history, tracing the origins of the Ludington family from England to their settlement in America. It also highlights key milestones in the early life of Henry Ludington, including his military service in the French and Indian War, which set the stage for his later involvement in the Revolutionary War, suggesting a trajectory that prepares him for leadership in the tumultuous times to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Johnson, Willis Fletcher, 1857-1931 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 07030858 |
| Title | Colonel Henry Ludington: A Memoir |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 60.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Ludington, Henry, 1739-1817 |
| Subject | New York (State) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Subject | Dutchess County (N.Y.) -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 58125 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-58125-5 |
| Release Date | Oct 17, 2018 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 618 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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