When the war of the revolution broke out, he and his brother francis were found in the ranks of the patriots. Lossing, pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 2, 1855 south front from west waynesborough, 2049 waynesborough road easttown township, paoli, chester county, pa. 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. See the article in its original context from january, 1853, page 4 buy reprints. 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. Photocopy of print original in benson lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, p.
Illustrated w eleven hundred b and w engravings and field maps, by b. Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages. On our left, as we emerged from the harbor, were the four brothers, small islands swarming with water. Buy the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j lossing online at alibris. 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. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution blogger. 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.
Pictorial fieldbook war of 1812 benson lossing 1869 hc. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the carolinas. The hudson, from the wilderness to the sea framedependent html and page images at lossing, benson john, 181891. This work was reproduced from the original artifact. Green morocco boards, embossed w gilt titles and design on spine. Barry and a considerable portion of his crew escaped to the main, after losing twentyfive men killed and wounded.
Benson lossing wrote two similar accounts of isaac rice. The benson lossing collection repository dutchess county historical society 549 main street poughkeepsie, ny 12601. Home york emporium the pictorial field book of the revolution the pictorial field book of the revolution by lossing, benson j condition. Lossing hardcover book at the best online prices at ebay. The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. The pictorial field book of the revolution illustrated html at. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. Backstrip beginning to separate from spine, light handlingshelf wear to boards.
Death and unfinished monumentcornerstone laid by presi loss at fort necessityfrench. Titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a. The first appears in the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Sell pictorial field book of the american revolution. Pictorial field book of the revolution in two volumes, vol. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850. Around 1848 lossing conceived of the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, by. 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. Pages up through 599 need metadata and another proofread, but are available for reading.
Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas. 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. Philip schuyler researching the american revolution. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united. Lossing, volume i, harper brothers, new york, 1859. Excerpt from the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. 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. Fieldbook of the revolution by lossing three rivers. This extensively annotated online edition is still under development. About this 20122014 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. After the short introduction to the colonial period, he launches into his tour, heading off into upstate new york. Abner nash was a member of the provincial council of north carolina, and an active politician. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 a wikipedia article about this author is available.
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. Table of contents for this 2012 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. 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. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him to all of the thirteen original colonies and canada. First published in 1850, this elaborately detailed. 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. 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 by benson john lossing. Image 1 of 11 for pictorial field book of the revolution. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and. Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page, and numerous bw illustrations. The pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the. Or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence boones family on the kaintuckcc.
After losing his parents and attaining a limited public education. Pictorial field book revolution, first edition abebooks. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution or, illustrations. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. 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, volume 2 ebook written by benson john lossing. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations, lossing, benson john on. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, by benson j. Excerpts from pictoral field book of the revolution by benson j.
Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 the. 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. Continuing with my series of blog posts on travelers descriptions of their journeys between hillsborough and salisbury, north carolina, i present benson j. 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.
Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1. In his archaic prose he lamented the loss of the original sites. On june 28, 1775, he joined the continental army with a commission of captain in the 1st new york regiment, commanded by alexander mcdougall. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution volume i by. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john. The project gutenberg ebook of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, vol. The pictorial field book of the revolution benson j. Losing moved to new york city in 1838 and in 1839 began two years of. Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from americas most famous valleys. We left the metropolis of the lake for plattsburgh about noon. Dec 06, 2016 losing heart in the revolutionary struggle, he had, in short, opted for the quiet life. Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson lossing. Excerpts from pictoral field book of the revolution. The pictorial field book of the revolution volume i.
The loss of the americans was, officers included, sixtyfour killed, two hundred and seventeen wounded, and thirtyeight missing. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled more than. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing. 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. 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. Around 1848, lossing conceived the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution.
The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and georgia 0972324046, 9780972324045 in 1848 benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, volume ii. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution open library. 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 benson j. Field book of the revolution by lossing three rivers. The loss of the americans in killed, wounded, and missing, according to. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution internet archive. Really a very nice copy that needs only minor repair by an expert. He begins his epic work with a brief history of the arrival of the first europeans and the beginnings of their colonies. Lossings most famous work is his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, first serialized in harpers new monthly magazine beginning in 1850. Find the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j at biblio.
Lossing penned the first fulllength biography of philip schuyler. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. Jul 04, 2015 free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by project gutenberg. 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. 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.
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