Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History, Vol. 3 of 10: From 458 A. D. To 1905 (Classic Reprint)

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Benson John Lossing

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Excerpt from The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812: Or Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the Last War for American IndependenceThe results Of the author's researches and labors are given in this volume. The narrative Of historic events is resumed where his work on the Revolution left it. An account is given Of the perils Of the country immediately succeeding the Revolution; the struggles Of the new nation with the allied powers Of British and Indians in the Northwest; the origin and growth Of political parties in the United States, and their relations to the War Of 1812; the in&#64258;uence Of the French Revolution and French politics in giving. Complexion to parties in this country; the first war with the Barbary Powers; the efiects of the wars Of Napoleon on the public policy of the United States, tlie Embargo and kindred acts, and the kin dling Of the war in 1812.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812: Or Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the Last War for American Independence (Classic Reprint)

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Harper''s Encyclopedia of United States History, Vol. 3 of 10: From 458 A. D. To 1905 (Classic Reprint)

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Indepedence (Classic Reprint)

Excerpt from The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for IndepedenceThe plans of military movements have been drawn chieﬂy from British sources, for very few were made by the engineers in the Continental service. These appear to be generally pretty correct, so far as they represent the immediate movements of the armies in actual conﬂict; but the general topographical knowledge possessed by those engineers, was quite defective. I have endeavored to detect and correct their inaccuracies, either in the drawings or in the illustrative descriptions.About the PublisherForgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.comThis book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution ; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence; Volume 1

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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence; Volume 1

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The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea

Lossing unforgettably captured pre-Civil War America, when NYC numbered 300,000 people, and steamboats and railroads plied the Hudson River and its banks.  The Hudson Valley was pastureland and farmland surrounding a few sleepy villages and a handful of bustling river ports, and Revolutionary War exploits were still a hot topic of conversation.

The Hudson, From the Wilderness to the Sea (Empire State Historical Publications Series No. 99)

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Harper's Encyclopdia Of United States History From 458 A.d. To 1905 (volume 3)

Excerpt from The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Indepedence The plans of military movements have been drawn chie&#64258;y from British sources, for very few were made by the engineers in the Continental service. These appear to be generally pretty correct, so far as they represent the immediate movements of the armies in actual con&#64258;ict; but the general topographical knowledge possessed by those engineers, was quite defective. I have endeavored to detect and correct their inaccuracies, either in the drawings or in the illustrative descriptions. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

On a pleasant morning in June of 1848, writer and historian Benson J. Lossing was traveling by carriage between the towns of Greenwich and Stamford, Connecticut. Along the path, Lossing happened upon an elderly veteran of the Revolutionary War. Although quite old, the man was thoughtful and pleasant, and he spent the afternoon regaling Lossing with tales of his experiences in the war. The veteran turned out to be General Ebenezer Mead, a former soldier of both the Connecticut militia and the Continental army. For Lossing, the experience was profound. He realized at once that very few men and women who had lived through the days of the Revolution were still alive, and that soon, if he did not act, their stirring stories would be lost. His mind was made up, his mission clear: "I felt an irrepressible desire to seek and find such mementos of the great conflict for freedom and independence, wherever they might exist, and to snatch their lineaments from the grasp of Decay before it should be too late." Before reaching Stamford, Lossing commenced drawing plans for an epic pilgrimage across the United States to seek out and interview these few surviving Americans who had born witness to the start of our great nation. These are the fruits of his labor. First published in 1889, this intriguing volume preserves for the ages the stories of a wide variety of Americans who lived through these tumultuous times. Included is the story of Rebecca Motte, a heroine from South Carolina who helped Francis Marion's soldiers set her own house ablaze to drive out British troops. Also present is the account of Uzal Knapp, the last remaining veteran of General George Washington's Life Guards. Lossing goes to great lengths to capture the tales of Americans from many walks of life, including that of Eleanor, one of Washington's many slaves, and Frances Slocum, who was abducted and raised by a tribe of Delaware Indians. This fascinating collection, with a new, insightful introduction by Michael C. Scoggins, is a triumph of preservation and a treasure for history-conscious

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Harper's Encyclopedia of United States History, Vol. 3 of 10: From 458 A. D. To 1905 (Classic Reprint)

The Pictorial Field-Book of the War of 1812: Or Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the Last War for American Independence (Classic Reprint)

Harper''s Encyclopedia of United States History, Vol. 3 of 10: From 458 A. D. To 1905 (Classic Reprint)

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Indepedence (Classic Reprint)

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution; Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence; Volume 1

The Hudson, from the Wilderness to the Sea

The Hudson, From the Wilderness to the Sea (Empire State Historical Publications Series No. 99)

Harper's Encyclopdia Of United States History From 458 A.d. To 1905 (volume 3)

The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 of 2: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Indepedence (Classic Reprint)

Reflections of Rebellion: Hours with the Living Men and Women of the Revolution