Richard M. Ketchum was a veteran editor at American Heritage and a renowned historian who specialized in meticulously researched, narrative-driven accounts of the American Revolution. In the book, he chronicles the pivotal 1777 campaign that saw a professional British army under General John Burgoyne surrender to American forces in the woods of upstate New York. The book masterfully balances the strategic blunders of the British high command with the gritty, personal experiences of the soldiers and scouts fighting in the wilderness. Ultimately, Ketchum demonstrates how this singular victory convinced France to enter the war as an American ally, fundamentally shifting the global balance of power and helping to ensure the eventual success of the rebellion.

New York: Henry Holt and Company, 1997. 1st edition. 545 pages. Hardcover book with dustjacket. The book is in FINE condition with no damage. The dustjacket has slight creasing on the top back edge along with the top edge of the spinal section. Otherwise NEAR FINE condition.