The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn Including a new and circumstantial account of the battle of Long island and the loss of New York, with a review of events to the close of the year

"The Campaign of 1776 around New York and Brooklyn" by Henry Phelps Johnston is a historical narrative that centers on the critical military actions unfolding in New York and Brooklyn during 1776, a key year of the American Revolutionary War. The book provides a complete story of the events that preceded, accompanied, and followed the important campaign that greatly influenced the war's direction. Through insights from key figures like John Hancock, the author emphasizes the importance of the 1776 campaign. It tells of the initial moves of the British army and the colonists' preparations for war, showing the amassing of soldiers and the protection of important places in New York City. It highlights the colonies' need to unite against British rule and shows the strained relationships between loyalists and patriots as Washington's forces planned to defend against the British.