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Morristown: A Military Headquarters of the American Revolution (Making of America Series) (Making of America Series)
Morristown A Military Headquarters of the American Revolution - Making of America Series Author:John W. Rae Morristown, New Jersey first earned its place in history during the Revolutionary War when General George Washington camped here with the Continental army, an event that led to the founding of the first National Historic Park in 1933. Morristown preserves history while keeping up with the times, often forging ahead of the pack and into the futur... more »e. The Greenóonce a grazing ground for sheep and cattleóbecame the site of the first Morris County Courthouse and is still a thriving central gathering place for townspeople. Even many of the Morristownís municipal buildings tell of a past steeped in the Gilded Age, as todayís citizens walk the halls once trod by millionaires. ÝÝMorristown: A Military Headquarters of the American Revolution chronicles the many famous people connected to the area such as Benedict Arnold, who was tried here for treason. A landmark event of the communication industry also occurred here when Samuel Morse and Alfred Vail perfected the magnetic telegraph in a barn. This new volume invites readers for a ride through the past, with glimpses into the lives of one of the worldís richest and least-known colonies of wealthy people, the hidden drama and sometime romance of a Revolutionary army camp, and the secret network of tunnels dug beneath the city during Prohibition. ÝÝ« less