**Starvation, hypothermia, and the loss of all hope-- at Valley Forge,
George Washington and his troops faced seemingly insurmountable
obstacles. In overcoming them, they became legends.
**
In this comprehensive volume, Newbery Award-winning author Russell
Freedman applies his renowned storytelling skills to examine a pivotal
moment in the Revolutionary War-- one in which the nation's future
leader would be greatly tested.
Camped twenty miles outside of Philadelphia at Valley Forge in the
winter of 1777-78, Washington's ragtag army was at its most vulnerable;
but when the harsh winter ended, the soldiers had survived, and marched
away from Valley Forge more determined than ever. The British were
defeated in 1783, and Washington, for the rest of his life, said that
the credit for the American victory belonged to the soldiers who had
braved the horrific conditions at Valley Forge.
A perfect complement to any lesson on the Revolutionary War, Washington
at Valley Forge makes this historical moment feel immediate and all too
real. A must-have for history buffs, students, and anyone interested in
America's past. Impeccably sourced with gorgeous reproductions of
engravings, paintings, and more, this NCTE Orbis Pictus Honor Book is
now appearing in paperback for the first time. Another stunning work
from the nonfiction virtuoso, says School Library Journal.
