Decisive Battles of America
"Decisive Battles of America." Edited by Ripley Hitchcock. Illustrated. Price $1.50. Harper and Brothers, New York and London. This book is not a mere list or catalog of noted battles of America. It gives a general view of the country, and its principal events, chiefly military, in its development. Not less than fourteen writers, historians and military men, are laid under tribute in the building of the book. It covers the history of the country from the earliest "territorial concepts," shortly after the discovery of the continent, to the last conflict in the war with Spain. Battles which are noted in most accounts by the barest facts, are herein told in strong and graphic sketch. The intervals between the "decisive battles" are filled by a synopsis of events. There are 22 chapters, 16 half-tones, and several maps and diagrams. It is an interesting book to read, as well as a useful handbook of reference.