The attack and defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold, by the kings fleet commanded by Captn. Thos. Pringle, upon Lake Champlain, the 11th of October, 1776 : from a sketch taken by an officer on the spot

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Title:
The attack and defeat of the American fleet under Benedict Arnold, by the kings fleet commanded by Captn. Thos. Pringle, upon Lake Champlain, the 11th of October, 1776 : from a sketch taken by an officer on the spot
Contributor:
Faden, William, 1749-1836
Date:
December 3, 1776
Format:
Maps/Atlases
Location:
William L. Clements Library
Collection (local):
William L. Clements Library Collection
Subjects:
Valcour Island, Battle of, N.Y., 1776--Maps
Champlain, Lake--Maps
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Maps
Places:
Champlain, Lake
Extent:
1 map : outline col. ; 47 x 42 cm.
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Publisher:
London : Wm. Faden, Charing Cross
Scale:
Scale 1:70,000.
Language:
English
Catalog Record:
Catalog record
Notes:
State 2 with Guy Carleton's name replaced by Thomas Pringle as commander.
This variant includes letterpress text below map entitled: An account of the expedition of the British fleet on Lake Champlain, under the command of Captain Thomas Pringle, and the defeat of the rebel fleet, commanded by Benedict Arnold, on the 11th and 13th of October, 1776.
Engraved by: Wm. Faden, Charing Cross.
Map shows positions and movements of British and American fleets in Battle of Valcour Island.
British vessels identified by name.
Text provides names and armaments of individual vessels, the names of British commanding officers, and an account of the action.
Identifier:
784
Barcode:
B2819877