With Sword and Lancet: The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a biography written by Joseph M. Waterman that explores the life and legacy of General Hugh Mercer, a Scottish soldier who fought in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. The book delves into Mercer's early life in Scotland, his medical training, and his decision to become a soldier. It also examines his experiences in battle, including his capture and imprisonment by the French, and his eventual move to America, where he became a close friend ...
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With Sword and Lancet: The Life of General Hugh Mercer is a biography written by Joseph M. Waterman that explores the life and legacy of General Hugh Mercer, a Scottish soldier who fought in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. The book delves into Mercer's early life in Scotland, his medical training, and his decision to become a soldier. It also examines his experiences in battle, including his capture and imprisonment by the French, and his eventual move to America, where he became a close friend and advisor to George Washington. The book also explores Mercer's contributions to the American Revolution, including his role in the battles of Trenton and Princeton, and his untimely death at the Battle of Princeton. With Sword and Lancet is a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of one of America's most important military figures, and sheds light on the complex and fascinating history of the American Revolution.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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