The Capture Of The Block House At Toms River, New Jersey, March 24, 1782 (1888) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120733139 : 1120733138 : 21 Nov 2009 : ""The Capture of the Block House at Toms River, New Jersey, March 24, 1782"" is a historical account written by William Scudder Stryker in 1888. The book details the events that led to the capture of a block house during the American Revolutionary War. The block house was a strategic location that was used by the British to control the surrounding area. Stryker describes the battle that took place between the American forces and the British soldiers who were defending the block house. He also provides background information on the key players involved in the battle, including the American commander, Colonel Richard Shreve, and the British commander, Captain Patrick Ferguson. The book is based on primary sources, including letters and other documents, and provides a detailed and accurate account of the events that occurred. Overall, ""The Ca