JUST IN Set of 2 Paperback Books The Road to Yorktown Historic Virginia Books

• The Road to Yorktown by JOHN R. MAASS From cover—“In 1781, Virginia was invaded by formidable British forces that sought to subdue the Old Dominion. Lieutenant General Charles, Lord Cornwallis, led thousands of enemy troops from Norfolk to Charlottesville, burning and pillaging. Many of Virginia's famed Patriots-including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Patrick Henry and Nathanael Greene-struggled to defend the commonwealth. Only by concentrating a small band of troops under energetic French general the Marquis de Lafayette were American forces able to resist British operations. With strained support from Governor Jefferson's administration, Lafayette fought a campaign against the veteran soldiers of Lord Cornwallis that eventually led to the famed showdown at Yorktown...” • Historic Virginia: A Tour of More Than 75 of the State's Top National Landmarks by Laura A. Macaluso From the cover: “From famous churches to the homes of Founding Fathers, and monuments of natural splendor amid the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia is home to more than 75 National Historic Landmarks. Tour the Old Dominion State and travel back in time to discover the unique stories of its history. Carefully curated by a local historian, Historic Virginia: A Tour of More Than 75 of the State's Top National Landmarks is the essential guide to the most memorable historic sites in the state...” Books are in excellent to like new condition (dusty), see photos.