The attack and defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold, by the King's fleet commanded by Capt. Thos. Pringle, upon Lake Champlain, the 11th of October, 1776, 1776
Scope and Contents
This collection contains approximately 300 rare printed maps, unique manuscript maps, and published texts collected by Richard H. Brown, which pertain to the American Revolutionary War era.
Dates
- Creation: 1776
Creator
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Author, Person)
- Faden, William, 1749-1836 (Publisher, Person)
Conditions Governing Access
This collection is open for research during scheduled appointments. Researchers must complete the Washington Library’s Special Collections and Archives Registration Form before access is provided. The library reserves the right to restrict access to certain items for preservation purposes.
Extent
1 Sheets : 1 map : hand colored ; 25 x 42 cm.
Language of Materials
English
Reference numbers
Client reference #30; WAG #289166
Provenance
Martayan Lan, 26 September 1991.
Additional details
Scale [ca. 1:71,000] ; Original issue, without the account of the battle below the map. Relief shown by hachures. Shows positions of the fleets and lines of fire.
Condition
Yellowing at edges.
Created / Published
London : Wm. Faden, 1776
Genre / Form
Geographic
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections at The George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon Repository
PO Box 3600
Mount Vernon VA 22121
703-799-3600