The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77

"The Campaign of Trenton 1776-77" by Samuel Adams Drake is a late 19th-century historical recounting of a pivotal military campaign during the American Revolutionary War, spotlighting the battles of Trenton and Princeton, the book likely presents George Washington's leadership and the tenacity of the Continental Army as central to the story. The narrative begins with the bleak circumstances of the American forces as they retreated across New Jersey following a series of losses. Drake emphasizes a key turning point, diving into the necessity for a surprise strike against the Hessian troops at Trenton, which Washington carried out with a bold winter march. The author portrays Washington's strategies, his relationships with his officers, and the renewed spirit of the Continental Army after their surprising win at Trenton, which not only boosted American determination but also signaled a change in the war's direction.