""A Memoir Of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Ward: First Rhode Island Regiment, Army Of The American Revolution"" is a historical book written by John Ward and published in 1875. The book is a detailed account of the life and military career of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Ward, who served in the First Rhode Island Regiment during the American Revolution. The author, John Ward, is a descendant of Samuel Ward and has used family records, letters, and other primary sources to compile this memoir.The book begins with a brief introduction to Samuel Ward's family history and his early life. It then goes on to describe his military career, including his participation in the Siege of Boston, the Battle of Long Island, and the Battle of Trenton. The book also covers Ward's role in the defense of Rhode Island and his command of the First Rhode Island Regiment.Throughout the book, John Ward provides a detailed account of Samuel Ward's character, his leadership style, and his contributions to the American Revolution. The book also includes several illustrations and maps that help to bring the story to life.Overall, ""A Memoir Of Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Ward: First Rhode Island Regiment, Army Of The American Revolution"" is a fascinating historical account of a lesser-known figure in the American Revolution. It provides valuable insights into the life of a soldier during this period and sheds light on the important role played by the First Rhode Island Regiment in the war for independence.With A Genealogy Of The Ward Family.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
