George Croghan by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County
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| Creator | Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County |
|---|---|
| Title | George Croghan |
| Credits | Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net |
| Summary | "George Croghan" by Public Library of Fort Wayne and Allen County is a historical biography written in the early 1950s. The book focuses on the life and military career of George Croghan, who served as an officer during the War of 1812, highlighting his bravery, leadership, and contributions to American history. The book presents a detailed account of George Croghan's early life, military service, and character traits that made him notable in his time. Born in 1791 in Kentucky, Croghan demonstrated exceptional promise at a young age, rising quickly through the ranks in the military after displaying remarkable courage and skill during significant battles such as those at Fort Defiance and Fort Meigs. The narrative emphasizes his strategic brilliance during the defense of Fort Stephenson, where he successfully repelled an attack by British and Indian forces. Following his military exploits, Croghan's subsequent roles, including serving as a postmaster in New Orleans and an inspector general, are briefly touched upon, providing a well-rounded portrait of a dedicated and talented figure in early American military history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Croghan, George, 1791-1849 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 65941 |
| Release Date | Jul 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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