Winter's Ravage (Dawn of America) #historical

 

Winter's Ravage 

(Dawn of America) 

 March 22, 2023

by Elaine Marie Cooper (Author)

During the savage winter of 1779-1780, General George Washington chose Jockey Hollow, near Morristown, New Jersey, to winter down the troops. When they arrived in December, snow already covered the landscape. The men were forced to build log-hut shelters while battling the elements. Food was scarce, and, at times, non-existent. Although Washington begged Congress for help to feed and clothe his men, his pleas went unheeded.

Zadok Wooding’s brother-in-law, Corporal Levi Parlee, wrote home to tell of the Army’s plight, prompting Zadok and a friend from Hartford to begin a long, freezing journey to bring the troops much-needed food and blankets.

Along the way, dangers are encountered, including a kidnapping plot against General Washington. Zadok and his party are stranded for weeks in the snow-covered land.

Meanwhile, two pregnant wives and Zadok’s mother are at home in New Haven. The women face their own dangers, and Aurinda Wooding wonders if the fledgling country is strong enough to win the war against Mother England. Will all be lost in this terrible winter?

Marilyn's thoughts:   Winter’s Ravage is a compelling and emotional read as the story unfold to the suffering of the Continental soldiers during the winter of 1979-1980. This winter was even worse than the previous one at Valley Forge for the troops. Cooper is an avid researcher of American Revolution that shine through in this tale and her other books.

 

When Zadok left his home to take supplies to the troops that his family and others had created and provided was an unforgettable journey with the severe snowstorms, hardships they faced and the conditions for the men at Morristown, NJ. The themes of holding onto one’s faith during the most difficult times is beautifully penned that individuals held onto daily during this era. There is a beautiful romance between Zadok and his wife along with other characters, facing maturity for others, realizing the sacrifice God gave to all mankind and unfailing faith.

 

I won a copy of this book from the author through a Facebook event. I was under no obligation to write a positive review but have shared my own thoughts. I look forward to reading the next book in Dawn of America series by Elaine Marie Cooper. 

 

Winter’s Ravage is a compelling and emotional read as the story unfold to the suffering of the Continental soldiers during the winter of 1979-1980. This winter was even worse than the previous one at Valley Forge for the troops. Cooper is an avid researcher of American Revolution that shine through in this tale and her other books.

 

When Zadok left his home to take supplies to the troops that his family and others had created and provided was an unforgettable journey with the severe snowstorms, hardships they faced and the conditions for the men at Morristown, NJ. The themes of holding onto one’s faith during the most difficult times is beautifully penned that individuals held onto daily during this era. There is a beautiful romance between Zadok and his wife along with other characters, facing maturity for others, realizing the sacrifice God gave to all mankind and unfailing faith.

 

I won a copy of this book from the author through a Facebook event. I was under no obligation to write a positive review but have shared my own thoughts. I look forward to reading the next book in Dawn of America series by Elaine Marie Cooper.