Colonel Edward Buncombe, Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment by Haywood
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"Colonel Edward Buncombe, Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment" by Haywood is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the early 1900s. This book details the life, military career, and death of Colonel Edward Buncombe, who played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War, particularly as a leader of the Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment. It provides insights into his contributions to the war effort, along with personal
details and historical context surrounding his life. The narrative chronicles Colonel Buncombe’s early life, including his origins in the West Indies and subsequent move to North Carolina, where he became a notable figure in both military and social circles. An essential part of the account involves Buncombe's steadfast involvement in the Revolutionary War, highlighting his leadership during key battles such as Brandywine and Germantown. Despite being gravely wounded, his determination was evident as he continued to seek to serve and support his fellow soldiers. The book also reflects on his legacy, including the honoring of his memory through various geographical names, and the impact his life and actions had on his descendants and the community. Ultimately, it paints a picture of a man deeply committed to the fight for independence and dedicated to his principles until his untimely death as a captive. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Haywood, Marshall De Lancey, 1871-1933 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 01022139 |
| Title |
Colonel Edward Buncombe, Fifth North Carolina Continental Regiment His Life, Military Careeer, and Death While a Wounded Prisoner in Philadelphia During the War of the Revolution |
| Alternate Title | Colonel Edward Buncombe, 5th North Carolina Continental Regiment |
| Credits |
Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 67.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | Fourth of July orations |
| Subject | Buncombe, Edward, 1742-1778 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62397 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-62397-9 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 231 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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