W3R-related Items for Sale

Help Support W3R Projects NOTE: The proceeds (income minus cost) for items in this block are used to support trail-development projects of the specified W3R unit. W3R-themed lapel pins, neckties, and scarves are available through www.w3r-nj ---- Proceeds support projects of the W3R-NJ ---- W3R-NHT banner (2 ft by 4 ft, shown at right) with top and bottom sleeves for mounting on a street lamp may be ordered through Ursula Reed at ureed@earthlink.net. ---- Proceeds support projects of the W3R-PA ----

Books on the W3R NOTE: The W3R-US does not receive any portion of the payments for the following items. George Washington's Westchester Gamble, by Richard Borkow. Westchester County NY was the middle ground separating the defenders of the Hudson River Valley and the British who wished to split the new-born United States in two. The personal perspectives of Westchester citizens are described in context with the shift of annual campaigns from New England to the Carolinas and with the power struggles between European nations, in whose eyes the U.S. was just one of many contested areas around the globe. The land granted to the U.S. at the peace table would depend on which side dominated Virginia by the end of 1781, and the U.S. race to avoid bankruptcy, mass desertions, and foreign domination is told with conviction and ample documentation. George Washington's Westchester Gamble (2011) is available from History Press 192 pages, $22.00 plus shipping Rochambeau: Washington’s Ideal Lieutenant, by Jini Jones Vail, describes the role of this leader of the French expeditionary force as it worked along-side the Continental Army during 1781-83 to guard New England from British attack, block military excursions from the British-occupied city of New York, and make a surprise march to besiege and capture the British army under General Cornwallis at Yorktown VA. Rochambeau's extensive military experience and his army of battle-hardened troops were a significant addition to the allied forces in the United States. Order the book from the author - $25.00 plus shipping, payable only by money order or bank check --- or order from Amazon.com. DUPORTAIL ou le Génie de George WASHINGTON -- on the life and career of General Louis Duportail. Those who read French will enjoy this new book. The author, French Colonel Serge LE POTTIER (Ret.), served in Algeria, served as a French liaison to the U.S. Corps of Engineers, and taught engineering at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. An English edition may be prepared later. See publisher's site (Economica) for purchase details. En Avant with Our French Allies by Robert Selig, Mary Donahue, Bruce Clouette, and Mary Harper (CT Commission on Culture and Tourism, Hartford CT, 2004) -- a richly-illustrated tour guide of the W3R in CT. Mail your order with your mailing address and a $16.00 check (includes shipping in the U.S.) made out to "State of Connecticut" to     State Historic Preservation Office     CT Comm. on Culture and Tourism     59 South Prospect St.     Hartford, CT 06106 Hussars in Lebanon, by Robert Selig (Lebanon Historical Soc., Lebanon CT, 2004) -- a 140-page account of the five-month stay of Lauzun's hussar companies in Lebanon CT over the winter of 1780-81. Mail your order with your mailing address and a $15.00 check (includes shipping in the U.S.) made out to "Lebanon Historical Soc." to     Lebanon Historical Soc.     P.O. Box 151     Lebanon, CT 06249-0151

Illustrations of Historic W3R Scenes NOTE: The W3R-US does not receive any portion of the payments for the following items. David R. Wagner is a historian, archaeologist and artist from Scotland CT. Starting in 2003 he created a series of about 80 acrylic-on-canvas paintings. These show the French army under General Rochambeau arriving at Newport RI in 1780, wintering there and in Lebanon CT, marching to join General Washington's Continental Army near Dobbs Ferry NY, marching south through NJ, PA, DE, MD, and VA, conducting the siege that led to victory at Yorktown in 1781, marching north in 1782, and returning to France in 1782-3. These paintings have been on display in the Rhode Island State House, the Connecticut Capitol Building, and the Pentagon. REPRODUCTIONS of the original paintings are available as fine art, limited-edition, signed and numbered giclée reproductions. A giclée is a high resolution print (1440 DPI -- higher than a traditional lithographic print) of archival quality on watercolor paper. By using pigmented inks rather than dyes giclée prints render deep, saturated colors and have a beautiful painterly quality that retains minute detail, subtle tints and blends. Longevity can be up to two hundred years. ARCHIVAL QUALITY PRINTS are also available. For further information visit www.davidrwagner.com/how-to-order.htm Several of the ORIGINAL PAINTINGS are available for sale. You may view a photo, read the description and check the price of each work by visiting www.davidrwagner.com and clicking on "Revolutionary Route".

Educational Videos / DVDs NOTE: The W3R-US does not receive any portion of the payments for the following items. Tête á Tête [head to head] is a 100-minute video with a 62-page Instructors Guide, produced in 2002 by Charles W. Cook -- former president of the Carpenters' Hall Association (Philadelphia PA). The video establishes the atmosphere and tensions in Philadelphia in 1775 and looks over the shoulders of Benjamin Franklin and John Jay during their secret meeting with Achat de Bonvouloir of France as they laid the foundations for developing a France-U.S. alliance to facilitate American independence. This critical meeting occurred in December 1775 -- six months before the Declaration of Independence was signed. What could Franklin say to entice France to support our cause? For further information or to place an order see www.CarpentersHall.org France and the Independence of the United States is a video produced by the French Society of the Cincinnati. It is designed for use in schools (and elsewhere) in the United States. The production was professionally produced and is narrated by Philippe, Marquis de Bausset, then-Secretary General of the Society of the Cincinnati. The video is available in either English or French. For further information or to place an order see The Society of the Cincinnati.