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BURGOYNE, John (1722-1792). A State of the Expedition from Canada, as laid before the House of Commons. London: J. Almon, 1780.
8o (264 x 208 mm). 6 engraved folding maps, partially hand-colored (some offsetting, occasional short tears and creases). Modern half calf.
FIRST EDITION. This is Burgoyne's chief defense of his conduct as the commander of the British expedition proceeding southward from Canada in 1777. Intended to cut the New England states off from the rest of rebellious America, the expedition ended in disaster at Saratoga, where American forces defeated Burgoyne and forced his surrender. Here Burgoyne defends his leadership and claims that the forces given him were inadequate for the task. Howes B-968; Lande 69 (second edition); Sabin 9255; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 503.
8o (264 x 208 mm). 6 engraved folding maps, partially hand-colored (some offsetting, occasional short tears and creases). Modern half calf.
FIRST EDITION. This is Burgoyne's chief defense of his conduct as the commander of the British expedition proceeding southward from Canada in 1777. Intended to cut the New England states off from the rest of rebellious America, the expedition ended in disaster at Saratoga, where American forces defeated Burgoyne and forced his surrender. Here Burgoyne defends his leadership and claims that the forces given him were inadequate for the task. Howes B-968; Lande 69 (second edition); Sabin 9255; Staton & Tremaine/TPL 503.