02486cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000400011524500220015526400510017730000470022833600260027533700260030133800360032750000310036350800870039452015060048153400740198765300410206170000390210285600430214171777UtSlPG20260610134647.0mcr n260607r20231952utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aCameron, Edward Herbert,d1875-193810aOf Yankee granite 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2023  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2023-10-02  aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net  a"Of Yankee Granite: An Account of the Building of the Bunker Hill Monument" by E. H. Cameron is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book meticulously details the ambitious project of constructing the Bunker Hill Monument, which serves as a tribute to those who fought in the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War. With an emphasis on both the engineering feats and the community efforts surrounding the monument’s erection, the book presents a lens into the society and technologies of the early 19th century.  Cameron's narrative unfolds the complicated journey of the monument's construction, beginning with the formation of the Bunker Hill Monument Association in 1823, initiated by concerned citizens who sought to commemorate the historical significance of the battle site. It recounts various challenges, from fund-raising efforts involving private donations and charity fairs to the technical hurdles of quarrying granite and employing the first American railroad, the Granite Railway, to transport the heavy stones. Major figures, like the architect Solomon Willard, are highlighted for their roles and perseverance, reflecting a spirit of determination and innovation in creating a symbol of independence that stands tall over Boston today. Through detailed descriptions and historical context, Cameron both educates and inspires readers about the monumental achievement in American heritage. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cBoston: Bunker Hill Monument Association, 1952  aBunker Hill Monument (Boston, Mass.)1 aLawrence, John Silsbee,d1878-197340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71777