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_aCameron, Edward Herbert, _d1875-1938 |
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| 245 | 1 | 0 | _aOf Yankee granite |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2023-10-02 | ||
| 508 | _aSteve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net | ||
| 520 | _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.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cBoston: Bunker Hill Monument Association, 1952 |
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| 653 | _aBunker Hill Monument (Boston, Mass.) | ||
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_aLawrence, John Silsbee, _d1878-1973 |
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