Evacuation Day 1783 is a historical account of the dramatic moments leading up to the end of the Revolutionary War and the evacuation of British troops from New York City. Using primary sources and personal recollections, James Riker vividly details the events of the day and the heroic effort of one man to secure victory for the American forces.

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