With Sword and Lancet: The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a biographical account of the life and military career of General Hugh Mercer, written by Joseph M. Waterman. Mercer was a Scottish soldier and physician who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The book covers Mercer's early life in Scotland, his medical training, and his service in the British Army during the French and Indian War. It also describes his decision to immigrate to America and his involvement in the Continental Army during the ...
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With Sword and Lancet: The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a biographical account of the life and military career of General Hugh Mercer, written by Joseph M. Waterman. Mercer was a Scottish soldier and physician who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. The book covers Mercer's early life in Scotland, his medical training, and his service in the British Army during the French and Indian War. It also describes his decision to immigrate to America and his involvement in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. The author provides a detailed account of Mercer's military campaigns, including his role in the Battle of Princeton, where he was fatally wounded. The book offers insights into Mercer's character, his leadership style, and his contributions to the war effort. It also explores the political and social context of the time, shedding light on the challenges faced by the American colonies during the war. With Sword and Lancet is a well-researched and engaging biography that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution or the lives of notable military figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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