Pictorial field book of the revolution vol 2 1859 by. Chiefly from original sketches by the author copies on abebooks copies on ebay. The physical condition of this book has some wear and tear on the creases and other areas have some damage. Lossing with several hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt, chiefly from original sketches by the author. Excerpt from the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united.
About this 20122014 online edition of lossing s pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1. The result of meticulous research and indepth interviews with veterans, lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 is a narrative of historic events during that era. This extensively annotated online edition is still under development. Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812, published by pelican, is available in three volumes.
In 1833 lossing and henderson formed a partnership. The pictorial field book to the revolution is a must for a researcher. Lossing s wonderful drawings and with meticulous end notes that read like a book in themselves, this seminal work is a super addition to any history collection of the revolutionary war in the south, especially as it happened in the carolinas or georgia. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for indepedence classic reprint benson john lossing. First published in 1850, this elaborately detailed. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him.
He used many first person sourses and even talked the the children of the participants of the revolution. A digital reproduction made from a copy held by the university of michigan is available from the university of michigans making of america web site. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john lossing. Contracapa neither labor nor care has been spared in the collection of materials, and in endeavoring to produce a work as free from grave errors as possible. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas. 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. Preparations for a battle battle of chryslers field. Benton was considered the 19th centurys premier hstorical writer.
Or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence boones family on the kaintuckcc. Originally published in 1851, lossings the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution is the collected accounts of hundreds of men who fought in the american revolution. There were four of these parties in the field of contest, namely. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence lossing, benson j. The pictorial field book of the revolution or, illustrations, 25 copies. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the carolinas. Around 1848, lossing got the idea to write a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Accounts are given on a host of topics such as the perils of the country immediately succeeding the revolutionary war, the struggle of power with britain, and the origin of. Lossing has come to the rescue at the right period. Lossing was a journalist and illustrator from upstate new york whose seminal work, a pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, remains one of the best popular histories of americas war for independence. A primary history of the united states for schools and families 1857, revised 1866. Lossing was a journalist and illustrator from upstate new york whose seminal work, a pictorial field book of the revolution, remains one of the best popular histories of americas war for independence. Lossing with eleven hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt. In 1835, lossing became part owner and editor of the poughkeepsie telegraph, he also produced a semimonthly literary paper, the poughkeepsie casket.
Lossing and his pictorial field book almost chosen people. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution hathitrust. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence. Pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america by lossing, benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled throughout the united states and canada. Pictorial field book revolution, first edition abebooks. Lossing was disappointed that the people of his generation did not know more about the events of the revolution outside of their own regions. Benson john lossing books list of books by author benson.
Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution internet archive. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. The pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j.
Chancellorsville to the surrender at appomattox 21 copies. Bookprinted material, available online, history, lossing. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions. 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 by benson j. Pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america. If you have any questions about the condition please feel free to contact me this book is a classic piece of history a must buy. Lossing, pictorial book of revolution 1859 2vol ed. Lossings field book of the revolution leather address and birthday book, the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. 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 by benson j. With eleven hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt. Pages up through 599 need metadata and another proofread, but are available for reading.
Around 1848, lossing conceived the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Reorganizing the army of the potomac to the capture of vicksburg 20 copies. 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 by benson j. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850. Two years later, he published his pictorial field book of the revolution. The pictorial field book of the revolution this is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, by benson j.
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