Review: Very enlightening - greatly increased my understanding of events!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 13, 2013
Seven generations ago, my ancestor Avery Mustain served in the Revolutionary War...his military service ended in 1781.Avery was present at the Siege of Yorktown. I have to wonder if he was aware of George Washington's presence or the greatness of this event after his involvement in many battle campaigns over several years. Avery was 20 when he volunteered (born in 1756 and began military duty in 1776).He was ordered to assist in marching the British prisoners to Noland's Ferry after the siege.Diligent researchers before me had uncovered his request for pension statement and an image of his gravestone.This book was very helpful to me in understanding not only the well footnoted events, but how these events might affect the daily lives, actions and feelings of colonists. I highly recommend this as a source that brings history to life.