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100 1 _aBrackenridge, H. H.
_q(Hugh Henry),
_d1748-1816
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of Bunkers-Hill
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-06-26
508 _aProduced by David Starner, Brownfox and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"The Battle of Bunkers-Hill" by H. H. Brackenridge is a dramatic piece in five acts, written during the late 18th century. The play explores the events surrounding the Battle of Bunker Hill, a pivotal conflict in the early stages of the American Revolutionary War. It is crafted in a heroic measure style, which reflects the dramatic conventions of the time and highlights the valor and struggles of the American patriots. The play centers on key figures such as General Warren, Putnam, and British officers like Gage and Howe, vividly capturing the tension and urgency of the pre-battle preparations. In the first act, Warren and his compatriots express their resolve to fight against British tyranny, urging their troops to arm themselves for what becomes a fierce confrontation. As the story progresses, it conveys the emotional weight of loss and sacrifice, particularly through the character of Warren, who ultimately succumbs to his injuries but inspires his fellow soldiers to continue fighting for liberty. The conclusion depicts the bittersweet nature of victory as British forces eventually take the hill at a great cost, underscoring the themes of honor, sacrifice, and the relentless pursuit of freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican drama
653 _aBunker Hill, Battle of, Boston, Mass., 1775 -- Drama
700 1 _aMoses, Montrose Jonas,
_d1878-1934
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29225
999 _c70073
_d70073