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by Virgil A. Lewis (Author)
A vivid regional chronicle of a pivotal frontier clash: History Of The Battle Of Point Pleasant brings into focus the encounter at the mouth of the Great Kanawha River on 10 October 1774. Blood and strategy meet here. Virgil A. Lewis organises evidence and argument to produce a clear, readable frontier conflict account that pairs tactical description with social context. Military detail and the mechanics of 18th century warfare sit alongside scenes of early American settlements, giving readers both the how and the why of a contested moment. Those drawn to colonial american history, revolutionary war battles or native american wars will appreciate the author's measured approach; military history readers and history enthusiasts collection builders will find both texture and authority. At the same time, scholars may treat the book as an academic research resource for west virginia history and for studies of the 1774 Point Pleasant encounter. Its blend of narrative clarity and documentary attention makes the book suitable both for classroom reading and for careful citation in scholarly work. Readers assembling a focused library of regional military studies or compiling an academic research resource on colonial frontier warfare will find repeated value here. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Its restrained prose and documentary focus lend the work literary resonance, so it sits comfortably on the shelf of classic-literature collectors while remaining accessible to casual readers curious about frontier life. Carefully edited for modern eyes, the Alpha Editions text clarifies archaic spellings and presentation without diminishing the original voice. Collectors and libraries seeking a thoughtful account of early conflict in what is now West Virginia will welcome this reissue. Clear, precise and rooted in local circumstance, this edition brings renewed attention to a formative episode on the Great Kanawha River and offers enduring value to anyone exploring the intersections of early American settlements, native resistance and the wider sweep of colonial warfare.
