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Jini Jones Vail
JUST RELEASED!!!!!
The first book in nearly 50 years devoted entirely to French General Rochambeau,
who came to America at the point of her greatest need to aid George Washington in his quest to banish the British.
The first book in nearly 50 years devoted entirely to French General Rochambeau,
who came to America at the point of her greatest need to aid George Washington in his quest to banish the British.
Read newest interview with author Jini Jones Vail about Rochambeau, as just published in |
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"Jini Vail’s book deals with the insufficiently - known role of a remarkable hero of American Independence.”
Jacques de Trentinian • Professional Researcher on the “War for America” • Vice-President General of the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution • Past Board Member of the Société des Cincinnati de France |
“Rochambeau: Washington’s Ideal Lieutenant is a fascinating, carefully researched portrait of one of the American Revolution’s most influential figures.... continues William Horton Cox Assistant Director (retired) Rochester, New York, Public Library |
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with pictures of Vail addressing audience at the largest 18th century encampment in Bolton, CT
in celebration of 230 years since Rochambeau's 1781 march to join Washington
(all photos: Jaroslav Cerny) |
| “From the very first word, to the very last, a reader will be engaged in the romance, glory, and hardships of the amazing victory of the combined French - American continentals over England as explained in Jini Jones Vail’s book... continue Sallie Tullis de Barcza Chairman, Board of Directors Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route (W3R-US) |
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What American girl would not love to meet a French Count?
Well, author Jini Jones Vail did just that!
Graduated from Sweet Briar College in Virginia with a BA in French literature, Vail set out to extend her knowledge of all things French. She applied her facility as a travel writer in Public Relations at Air France and at The French Embassy, both on Fifth Avenue, New York.
After her children were grown she decided to pursue graduate studies in French at Southern Connecticut State University while teaching French. For the ensuing ten summers Vail studied at the Universities of Touraine and Bourgogne and traveled extensively in France with a concentration on French history of the 12th and 18th centuries.
One of those summers, while writing outside of Tours, France, she received an unexpected invitation from Count Michel and Countess Madeleine de Rochambeau to visit them at the Château de Rochambeau near Vendome. This was the beginning of her passion for their ancestor, General Rochambeau.
Step back in time and travel with Rochambeau as he rides through the night to the Palace of Versailles,answering a summons from King Louis XVI. Sail with Rochambeau as he and his 42-ship convoy cross the Atlantic on an exhausting 70-day voyage to America. Sit by his side as his carriage travels to meet with George Washington for their first face - to - face conference in Hartford, Connecticut. Enjoy the tension between the two generals as their strategy emerges.
Stand beside Rochambeau as he proudly watches his handsome French troops depart from Newport, Rhode Island, to begin their two hundred mile march to join forces with Washington’s army above the Hudson.
Stand near him in Chester, Pennsylvania, as he watches an overjoyed Washington twirl his hat in the air on hearing that the long-awaited French navy under Admiral De Grasse had arrived in the Chesapeake.
Ride at his side in the sweltering sun during the grueling trek from New York to Williamsburg, Virginia. Listen in as he rallies his troops at the Battle of Yorktown. And observe how Cornwallis grudgingly surrenders his sword at the final battle of the American Revolution. You are visitor No.:
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