02326cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000470011524500590016226400510022130000470027233600260031933700260034533800360037150000310040750801080043852013060054653400450185265300670189785600430196499900170200711506UtSlPG20260610133256.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aWatson, Henry C.q(Henry Clay),d1831-186914aThe Old Bell of Independence; Or, Philadelphia in 1776 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-03-01  aProduced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, jayam and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team  a"The Old Bell of Independence; Or, Philadelphia in 1776" by Henry C. Watson is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work explores the events leading up to and including the American War of Independence, focusing particularly on Philadelphia's role in that defining period. Likely drawing on memoirs and historical anecdotes, the book details significant figures and events, with the bell serving as a central symbol of freedom and rallying point for the narratives of the patriots.  The opening of this historical narrative introduces a momentous occasion in American history—General Lafayette's visit to Philadelphia in 1824, where he received a warm welcome from grateful citizens, including aging veterans of the Revolution. As Lafayette interacts with these veterans, they reminisce about their experiences during the war, particularly the ringing of the Liberty Bell, which signaled the Declaration of Independence. The narrative highlights the nostalgic importance of this event and sets the stage for more stories about the heroic actions of General Washington, and various gripping tales from the Revolutionary War, illustrating the deep-seated patriotism and sacrifice of individuals who helped shape American independence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Anecdotes40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11506  c52952d52952