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Author O'Donnell, Patrick K., 1969- author.

Title The indispensables : the diverse soldier-mariners who shaped the country, formed the Navy, and rowed Washington across the Delaware / Patrick K. O'Donnell.

Edition First edition, First Grove Atlantic hardcover edition.
Publication Info. New York : Atlantic Monthly Press, [2021]
Location Call No. Status
 Naper Blvd. Adult Nonfiction  973.3444 ODO    AVAILABLE
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Description xiii, 415 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm
Summary Relates the crucial role of the Marblehead Regiment, led by John Glover, in the Revolutionary War, describing how they ferried the Continental Army across the East River after the Battle of Brooklyn and transported Washington and his men across the Delaware River on Christmas night, 1776.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (pages 361-402) and index.
Subject United States. Continental Army. Continental Regiment, 14th.
Glover, John, 1732-1797.
United States. Continental Navy -- History.
Long Island, Battle of, New York, N.Y., 1776.
Trenton, Battle of, Trenton, N.J., 1776.
United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Massachusetts -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783.
Marblehead (Mass.) -- History -- 18th century.
ISBN 9780802156891 hc.
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