"The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2" by Benson John Lossing is a detailed historical journey through the American War for Independence, blending text and illustrations to bring the war's key moments and figures to life. The book follows Lossing's personal travels through the Southern states, starting in November 1848, as he explores locations critical to the revolution. The writing shows the difficulty of travel at that time, with descriptions of remote areas and transport problems, as Lossing relies on his horse and wagon to get around. The book honors the memories of the War for Independence in a way that combines Lossing's personal experiences with the historical importance of the war, inviting readers to experience America's revolutionary past.
The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 2 (of 2) or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence
By Benson John Lossing
Embark on a mid-19th century journey through America's revolutionary battlegrounds, where vivid descriptions and illustrations resurrect the spirit of the War for Independence.
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About the AuthorBenson John Lossing was an American historian, known best for his illustrated books on the American Revolution and American Civil War and features in Harper's Magazine. He was a charter trustee of Vassar College.
Benson John Lossing was an American historian, known best for his illustrated books on the American Revolution and American Civil War and features in Harper's Magazine. He was a charter trustee of Vassar College.
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