Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . termans grave, Oct. 19, 1901; Sabines American Loyalistsand a series of British regimental histories in the collection ofMr. Reginald L. Hart. The illustrations, mainly from photographs by the author,alst) include many from photographs taken by Miss L. A. Sampson, of Berwyn,Pa.; Mr. S. R. Fisher, of Norristown, Pa.; Mr. J. W. Kennedy and others. Countless pens have been busy with the story of Valley Forge. The testimonyof many who were participants in or witnesses of its events, pathetic, thrillingand inspiring, has been preserved for the study o
Valley Forge, a chronicle of American heroism . termans grave, Oct. 19, 1901; Sabines American Loyalistsand a series of British regimental histories in the collection ofMr. Reginald L. Hart. The illustrations, mainly from photographs by the author,alst) include many from photographs taken by Miss L. A. Sampson, of Berwyn,Pa.; Mr. S. R. Fisher, of Norristown, Pa.; Mr. J. W. Kennedy and others. Countless pens have been busy with the story of Valley Forge. The testimonyof many who were participants in or witnesses of its events, pathetic, thrillingand inspiring, has been preserved for the study of those who seek to again sketchthe vivid picture of which the place, as it exists to-day, is but the frame. It only remains, therefore, to so rehearse the tale and arrange its corroborativeevidence in some show of order that it may be convenient for those who aredisposed to read these pages. The present edition includes many newly stated facts which have come tothe author from readers in various parts of the country and from England. F. H. Drive, up the Hill from Washingtons Headqiarters THE VALLEY FORGE PARK COMMISSION AND ITS WORK To acquire, maintain and preserve forever The Revolutionary CAMP GROUND at Valley Forge, for the free enjoyment of the people of the State. The Valley Forge Park Commission, created by the State Legislature uponMay 30th, 1893, met for organization upon June nth following. The historicproperty thus far acquired and improved aggregates 472 acres and lies in anirregular form in both Montgomery and Chester counties. The State appropriations for this purpose to January ist, 1910, were $139, Commissioners, in the expenditure of the sums thus far provided by successivelegislatures, have created a magnificent memorial park traversed by perfect road-ways ; have restored and preserved redoubts and entrenchments, erected massivemarkers of military positions; have seen placed upon its appropriate site a superbequestrian bronze of Major-General An
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