Crocker tells the riveting story of one of the most important events in colonial America. Braddock's expedition had a profound impact on American political and military developments, laid the foundation for the road for westward expansion, and sowed the seeds of dissent between England and colonies.

Map on lining papers.

The proximate cause -- Weaving a web -- His Excellency's secret -- Minuet -- Sweet William's revenge -- The Generalissimo comes to town -- The opportunity of a lifetime -- An army in Alexandria -- The Carlyle House congress -- The Maryland march -- The Virginia March -- The noble savages of Fort Cumberland -- Advance across the Allegheny Mountains -- To Little Meadows -- The flying column -- Terra incognita -- Captain Beaujeu's prayer -- The trampling of the vineyard -- Helter skelter -- Sic transit gloria.