Portrait of Patriotism: Washington Crossing the Delaware by Ann Hawkes Hutton

Signed 1st Edition
US$10.00

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1959. Chilton Company-Book Division. 1st Edition, 1st printing. Illustrated. Signed by author.

The book is centered around the famous painting ""Washington Crossing the Delaware"" by Emanuel Leutze, which depicts the pivotal moment in American history when General George Washington led his troops across the Delaware River to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian soldiers during the Revolutionary War. Hutton's book explores the events leading up to this momentous occasion, including the challenges faced by Washington and his army, the political climate of the time, and the significance of the victory.