Dec 06, 2016 losing heart in the revolutionary struggle, he had, in short, opted for the quiet life. Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from americas most famous valleys. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas. About this 20122014 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. When the war of the revolution broke out, he and his brother francis were found in the ranks of the patriots. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a. The pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution open library. Lossing hardcover book at the best online prices at ebay.
Field book of the revolution by lossing three rivers. Lossing traveled all over the east coast visiting and researching important and not so important revolutionary war sites and most of the book is about the history of the revolutionary war. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page, and numerous bw illustrations. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 1 issue 69 of library of american civilization pcmi collection volume 1 of the pictorial field book of the revolution, benson john lossing. See the article in its original context from january, 1853, page 4 buy reprints. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j.
Around 1848, lossing conceived the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Buy the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j lossing online at alibris. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. Really a very nice copy that needs only minor repair by an expert. Photocopy of print original in benson lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, p. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution volume i by. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the carolinas.
He begins his epic work with a brief history of the arrival of the first europeans and the beginnings of their colonies. Green morocco boards, embossed w gilt titles and design on spine. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and georgia 0972324046, 9780972324045 in 1848 benson j. The only account ever recorded that actually places the bunker hill flag at bunker hill was given by author benson john lossing who wrote in his book pictorial field book of the revolution, that he had interviewed the daughter of a bunker hill veteran who told him her father told her he had lifted a blue flag at breeds hill prior to the battle. Lossing penned the first fulllength biography of philip schuyler. Lossing, pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 2, 1855 south front from west waynesborough, 2049 waynesborough road easttown township, paoli, chester county, pa. Jun 10, 20 titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a recollection of the revolution but also the history of each place he visits. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him to all of the thirteen original colonies and canada. Philip schuyler researching the american revolution.
Pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, by. Sell pictorial field book of the american revolution. Jul 04, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and. Pictorial field book of the revolution in two volumes, vol. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j. Table of contents for this 2012 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. Death and unfinished monumentcornerstone laid by presi loss at fort necessityfrench. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations.
Fieldbook of the revolution by lossing three rivers. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united. Continuing with my series of blog posts on travelers descriptions of their journeys between hillsborough and salisbury, north carolina, i present benson j. This extensively annotated online edition is still under development. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1. Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson lossing.
The pictorial field book of the revolution benson j. First published in 1850, this elaborately detailed. The first appears in the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence volume ii 950. Titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a recollection of the revolution but also the history of each place he visits. The loss of the americans was, officers included, sixtyfour killed, two hundred and seventeen wounded, and thirtyeight missing. Pictorial field book revolution, first edition abebooks. Pictorial fieldbook war of 1812 benson lossing 1869 hc. Excerpts from pictoral field book of the revolution by benson j. Lossings most famous work is his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, first serialized in harpers new monthly magazine beginning in 1850. Illustrated w eleven hundred b and w engravings and field maps, by b. The pictorial field book of the revolution or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war by benson j. Benson lossing wrote two similar accounts of isaac rice. On june 28, 1775, he joined the continental army with a commission of captain in the 1st new york regiment, commanded by alexander mcdougall.
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We left the metropolis of the lake for plattsburgh about noon. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 1 ebook written by benson john lossing. Excerpt from the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution benson j.
Pages up through 599 need metadata and another proofread, but are available for reading. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john. Lossing this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere in the united states and most other parts of the world at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution blogger. Find the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j at biblio. After the short introduction to the colonial period, he launches into his tour, heading off into upstate new york. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. The pictorial field book of the revolution illustrated html at. On our left, as we emerged from the harbor, were the four brothers, small islands swarming with water. After losing his parents and attaining a limited public education.
Columbus, wearied by procrastination, at length lost all hope of effecting any. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850, but three years passed before the completed pictorial fieldbook of the revolution was published. There are mornings when, from the first ray of light seized upon by the eye, and the first simple sounds that get inside the head, the heart is convinced that it is existing in rhythm to a kind of unheard music, familiar but forgotten because long ago it was interrupted and only now has suddenly resumed playing. His mission was to see and record the stories of the american revolution before they were lost to time and the rapid growth. Losing moved to new york city in 1838 and in 1839 began two years of. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 2 ebook written by benson john lossing.
Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. The immediate results of the siege of savannah included a humiliating defeat for the french, the hardening of british policy against rebellious americans in the south, and the realization by georgia loyalists and their british protectors that resistance in the upcountry must be crushed without mercy. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled more than. In his archaic prose he lamented the loss of the original sites. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john lossing. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, vol.
The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. The hardcover of the pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. Their father emigrated from wales, and settled in prince edward county, virginia, where abner was. Lossings account of the gaspee incident is largely taken from staples, documentary history of the destruction of the gaspee, in particular, the recollections of ephraim bowen contained therein. Excerpts from pictoral field book of the revolution. Barry and a considerable portion of his crew escaped to the main, after losing twentyfive men killed and wounded. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, volume ii.
Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled papercovered boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence boones family on the kaintuckcc. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing. The hudson, from the wilderness to the sea framedependent html and page images at lossing, benson john, 181891.
The benson lossing collection repository dutchess county historical society 549 main street poughkeepsie, ny 12601. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 a wikipedia article about this author is available. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 the. Over the next three years, lossing continued to write and travel, conducting research and drawing scenes from across the united states to illustrate this book.
The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, by benson j. The pictorial field book of the revolution volume i. Lossing, volume i, harper brothers, new york, 1859. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Backstrip beginning to separate from spine, light handlingshelf wear to boards. Around 1848 lossing conceived of the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the. The loss of the americans in killed, wounded, and missing, according to.
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