02532cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000370011524501900015226400510034230000470039333600260044033700260046633800360049250000700052850000310059850800900062952013690071953400450208865300540213385600430218749351UtSlPG20260610134132.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE2011 aLossing, Benson John,d1813-189114aThe Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (of 2) :bor, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aIllustrated with engravings, chiefly from sketches by the author.  aRelease date is 2015-07-04  aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided
by the Internet Archive  a"The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (of 2)" by Benson John Lossing is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This work explores the American Revolution through a combination of historical narrative and illustrations, aiming to capture significant events, figures, and locations associated with the war for independence. The book stands as a thorough documentation meant to evoke a deeper appreciation for the nation's history and the monuments of that era.  At the start of the volume, Lossing introduces his intent to document a journey through the key historical sites of the American Revolution, expressing his desire to create a record that merges travel with the history of significant events. He reflects on the challenges of intertwining a chronological narrative with a travelogue, emphasizing the importance of preserving the physical remnants of the revolution for future generations. Lossing recounts his extensive travels across former colonies, gathering stories and visual representations that highlight the spirit and sacrifice of the people involved in the fight for independence. The opening also sets the tone for a respectful reverence for the memories of those who paved the way for the nation’s freedom, revealing a strong sense of patriotism embedded in his work. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-178340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49351