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100 1 _aLossing, Benson John,
_d1813-1891
245 1 4 _aThe Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2) :
_bor, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aIllustrated with engravings, chiefly from sketches by the author.
500 _aRelease date is 2015-07-04
508 _aProduced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive
520 _a"The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2" by Benson John Lossing is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. This volume, like its predecessor, offers a richly detailed exploration of the American War for Independence, featuring both text and illustrations to enhance the reader's understanding of key events, figures, and locations relevant to the struggle for independence. The work is deeply personalized, as it captures Lossing's own journey through Southern states significant to the war, conveying both the historical and emotional weight of these locations. The opening portion of the text recounts Lossing's departure from New York to the Southern states on November 22, 1848, as he embarks on a personal journey to unveil the history of places marked by revolutionary significance. Highlighting the problems of travel at the time, Lossing describes the challenges he faced, such as remote locales and inadequate transport facilities, choosing to navigate with his horse and wagon. His reflections on the landscape turn into a reverent homage to the memories and associations tied to the War for Independence, blending the personal with the historical to invite readers into the rich tapestry of America's revolutionary past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49352
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