Crescent Moon over Carolina William Moultrie and American Liberty |
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| Author:
| Bragg, C. L. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61117-269-0 |
| Publication Date: | Oct 2013 |
| Publisher: | University of South Carolina Press
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $29.99USD $31.99 |
Book Description:
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Crescent Moon over Carolina examines the life of Major General William Moultrie (1730-1805) who is best remembered for his valiant defense of an unfinished log fort on Sullivan's Island at the entrance to Charleston harbor against a determined British naval attack on June 28, 1776. While the Continental Congress in Philadelphia considered a draft of the Declaration of Independence, Moultrie and his garrison of South Carolinians proved that untested, but courageous, American...
More DescriptionCrescent Moon over Carolina examines the life of Major General William Moultrie (1730-1805) who is best remembered for his valiant defense of an unfinished log fort on Sullivan's Island at the entrance to Charleston harbor against a determined British naval attack on June 28, 1776. While the Continental Congress in Philadelphia considered a draft of the Declaration of Independence, Moultrie and his garrison of South Carolinians proved that untested, but courageous, American soldiers could stand firm and prevail against British might.