Day-by-day chronology of the Braddock Expedition provides a unique perspective on military and daily life events
Includes diaries, records, and correspondence from soldiers, civilians, and camp followers for rich primary source material
Annotations, maps, and illustrations enhance understanding and context for readers
Biographical sketches and a list of sources offer additional historical context and bibliography
Covers a wide range of participants and details, including military, colonial, and civilian accounts
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From the Diaries and Records of Members of the Braddock Expedition and Others Arranged in a Day by Day Chronology In 1755, Maj. Gen. Edward Braddock was put in charge of constructing a road from the Potomac River at Wills Creek (Cumberland, MD), to Fort Duquesne (present-day Pittsburgh) at the forks of the Ohio River. His object was to ta