A MAP of Part of RHODE ISLAND Showing the Positions of the American and British Armies at the Siege of NEWPORT, and the subsequent Action on the 29th of August 1778, C.P. Wayne, S. Lewis

YEAR PUBLISHED: 1804

A MAP of Part of RHODE ISLAND Showing the Positions of the American and British Armies at the Siege of NEWPORT, and the subsequent Action on the 29th of August 1778

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DESCRIPTION

A very interesting copper engraved map showing the British and American Revolutionary War battles in Rhode Island. The map depicts the battle plan of the Siege of Newport in August of 1778. The map shows the French Fleet in the south by Newport and the locations of forts, towns, ships, armies, and troop movements are shown in nice detail. The map is from John Marshall's "The Life of George Washington".

FULL TITLE

A MAP of Part of RHODE ISLAND Showing the Positions of the American and British Armies at the Siege of NEWPORT, and the subsequent Action on the 29th of August 1778

MAPMAKER/CARTOGRAPHER/AUTHOR

Drawn by S. Lewis

PUBLISHER

C.P. Wayne

PUBLICATION

The Life of George Washington, commander in chief of the American Forces, during the war which established the independence of his country, and first President of the United States?

DIMENSIONS (Inches)

11.25 X 18

CONDITION

Overall toning, some offsetting, large water line stain on bottom quarter and other stains, signs of wear, some foxing. See photos for details.