02620cam a22003493u 4500 49742 UtSlPG 20260610134137.0 m cr n 260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 12014971 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E201 Coburn, Frank Warren, 1853-1923 The Battle of April 19, 1775 : in Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville and Charlestown, Massachusetts Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2015 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2015-08-20 Produced by Richard Hulse, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Battle of April 19, 1775" by Frank Warren Coburn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the events surrounding the battles of Lexington and Concord, crucial moments in the American Revolutionary War. Coburn aims to capture not only the military actions but also the sentiments and responses of the local populace, highlighting the widespread impact of the battles across different communities. The opening of this narrative sets the scene for the unfolding conflict by outlining the tense political climate leading up to April 19, 1775, and the consequences of British taxation policies on colonial sentiment. It details the preparations and organizations that emerged as tensions escalated, including the formation of local militias and the establishment of alarm systems to alert communities of British movements. Using various historical accounts and firsthand reports, Coburn lays the groundwork for an exploration of how everyday citizens became involved in the struggle for independence, foreshadowing the chaos and heroism that will characterize the battles themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Registers https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49742 90580 90580