The Crossing: A Novel

Name: The Crossing: A Novel
Price: 11.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.4 (96 reviews)
Author: Fast, Howard

by Fast, Howard

Historical Fiction Literary Fiction

4.4 (96)

4.4 stars from 96 reviews

232 pages~3.9 hr readPublished by Open Road Media

$11.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

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Perfect for you if...

You're drawn to meticulously researched historical fiction that brings real people and pivotal moments to life with narrative tension.
You loved April Morning or The Immigrants and want more of Fast's unflinching take on American history.
You prefer compact, propulsive historical novels over sprawling epics, and want actual stakes rather than romanticised legend.

Maybe not for you if...

You expect novelised history to invent elaborate subplots and invented characters. Fast stays true to the documented record.
You want sweeping multi-generational sagas. This is a focused account of one night, one battle, one turning point.
You're looking for romantic entanglements or domestic drama woven through the historical backdrop.

About this book

The Crossing is a novel about George Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and the subsequent Battle of Trenton. While this moment has been immortalized in art, including Emanuel Leutze's famous painting, the actual historical events and their significance are often overshadowed by legend. Howard Fast draws on striking historical detail to tell the story of Washington's surprise attack, in which the Continental Army defeated approximately one thousand Hessian mercenaries stationed in Trenton, New Jersey. This victory became a pivotal moment in the Revolutionary War. The ebook edition includes an illustrated biography of Howard Fast with rare photographs from the author's estate.

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Currently 4.4★ from 96 reviews

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