The benson lossing collection repository dutchess county historical society 549 main street poughkeepsie, ny 12601. Page 105 i am much at a loss to conceive what part of my conduct could have given encouragement to an address which to me seems big with the greatest mischiefs that can befall my country. Illustrated w eleven hundred b and w engravings and field maps, by b. The loss of the americans was, officers included, sixtyfour killed, two hundred and seventeen wounded, and thirtyeight missing. Lossing hardcover book at the best online prices at ebay. 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. Pictorial field book of the revolution, the isbn 9781589805347 ship for free.
Titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution benson j. When the war of the revolution broke out, he and his brother francis were found in the ranks of the patriots. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 the. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923.
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. Find the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j at biblio. Pictorial fieldbook war of 1812 benson lossing 1869 hc. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations. 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. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. The pictorial field book of the revolution volume i. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution blogger. Sell pictorial field book of the american revolution.
Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the carolinas. The loss of the americans in killed, wounded, and missing, according to. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson lossing. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him to all of the thirteen original colonies and canada. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john. 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. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 a wikipedia article about this author is available.
The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j. The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, vol. Benson lossing wrote two similar accounts of isaac rice. Lossings most famous work is his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, first serialized in harpers new monthly magazine beginning in 1850. Drawing on his highly developed artistic skills benson lossing drew the faces of the people he interviewed who had participated in the revolution, including some who had carried out the boston tea party. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, by benson j. Or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence boones family on the kaintuckcc. Excerpt from the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. 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. The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the.
Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas. 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 1 issue 69 of library of american civilization pcmi collection volume 1 of the pictorial field book of the revolution, benson john lossing. Lossing penned the first fulllength biography of philip schuyler. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution open library.
Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled papercovered boards, marbled edges and endpapers. 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. Death and unfinished monumentcornerstone laid by presi loss at fort necessityfrench. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution volume i by. 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. First published in 1850, this elaborately detailed. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. 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. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. Columbus, wearied by procrastination, at length lost all hope of effecting any. Buy the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j lossing online at alibris.
Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john lossing. Barry and a considerable portion of his crew escaped to the main, after losing twentyfive men killed and wounded. The pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing. Green morocco boards, embossed w gilt titles and design on spine. 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. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution internet archive. His mission was to see and record the stories of the american revolution before they were lost to time and the rapid growth. Pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, by. Image 1 of 11 for pictorial field book of the revolution. Abner nash was a member of the provincial council of north carolina, and an active politician. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1.
The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. Excerpts from pictoral field book of the revolution. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1. Philip schuyler researching the american revolution. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, volume ii. Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from americas most famous valleys. The hudson, from the wilderness to the sea framedependent html and page images at lossing, benson john, 181891. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united. In his archaic prose he lamented the loss of the original sites. Dec 06, 2016 losing heart in the revolutionary struggle, he had, in short, opted for the quiet life. Field book of the revolution by lossing three rivers. 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. 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. Lossing, volume i, harper brothers, new york, 1859.
Pictorial field book revolution, first edition abebooks. Pictorial field book of the revolution in two volumes, vol. 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. See the article in its original context from january, 1853, page 4 buy reprints. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled more than. He begins his epic work with a brief history of the arrival of the first europeans and the beginnings of their colonies. Home york emporium the pictorial field book of the revolution the pictorial field book of the revolution by lossing, benson j condition. Fieldbook of the revolution by lossing three rivers. Lossing, pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 2, 1855 south front from west waynesborough, 2049 waynesborough road easttown township, paoli, chester county, pa.
Table of contents for this 2012 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. Around 1848 lossing conceived of the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. 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. On our left, as we emerged from the harbor, were the four brothers, small islands swarming with water. 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.
Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and. The pictorial field book of the revolution illustrated html at. After the short introduction to the colonial period, he launches into his tour, heading off into upstate new york. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Continuing with my series of blog posts on travelers descriptions of their journeys between hillsborough and salisbury, north carolina, i present benson j. Around 1848, lossing conceived the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution.
Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and georgia 0972324046, 9780972324045 in 1848 benson j. A prolific historian with over 40 historical volumes, benson lossing is best know for his pictorial field book of the revolution first published in 1853. After losing his parents and attaining a limited public education. The first appears in the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. Jul 04, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. The pictorial field book of the revolution benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. We left the metropolis of the lake for plattsburgh about noon. Really a very nice copy that needs only minor repair by an expert. Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page, and numerous bw illustrations.
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