1778 · London
by [Mauduit, Israel
London, 1778. [4],54pp. Lacks the half title. Modern cloth, spine gilt. Small closed tear expertly repaired on verso of titlepage. Internally clean. Very good. "Second edition," but, as Adams notes, printed in the same press run as the first edition of the same year. Criticism of Howe's conduct in the Battle of Long Island, wherein he refused to allow the entrenchments at Brooklyn to be attacked because of the element of risk. Mauduit gives a detailed analysis of the battle, including the deposition of troops involved. AMERICAN CONTROVERSY 78-69b. HOWES M430. SABIN 46919.
(Inventory #: WRCAM34181)