John H. Rhodehamel

The American Revolution: Writings From The War Of Independence 1775-1783 (Loa #1 John H. Rhodehamel

Publisher Marketing: Drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper articles, public declarations, contemporary narratives, and private memoranda, The American Revolution brings together over 120 pieces by more than 70 participants to create a unique literary panorama of the War of Independence. From Paul Revere's own narrative of his ride in April 1775 to an account of George Washingtons resignation from command of the Army in December 1783, the volume presents firsthand all the major events of the conflict -- the early battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill; the failed American invasion of Canada; the battle of Saratoga; the fighting in the South and along the western frontier; and the decisive triumph at Yorktown. Famous figures -- Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, John and Abigail Adams -- are here alongside lesser known participants like Samuel Blachley Webb describing courage and panic at Bunker Hill or Sarah Hodgkins writing longingly to her absent soldier husband. American Loyalists and British officers and officials serving in America provide provocative insights into the losing side of an epochal conflict. The American Revolution includes a chronology of events, biographical and explanatory notes, and an index. Review Citations: Booklist 04/15/2001 pg. 1528 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Library Journal 05/15/2001 pg. 138 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2001 pg. 106 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Reference and Research Bk News 11/01/2001 pg. 49 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2002 pg. 555 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2004 pg. 967 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2007 pg. 687 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Public Library Catalog 12/31/2008 pg. 1215 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 837 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Wilson Public Library Catalog 01/01/2013 pg. 1442 (EAN 9781883011918, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Various The Marvel and Other Short Stories is a collected anthology of six short stories written by the winners of the Austin Macauley World Book Day short story competition. Contributor Bio:  Rhodehamel, John H John Rhodehamel is the Norris Foundation Curator of American Historical Manuscripts at the Huntington Library. Thomas F. Schwartz is curator of the Lincoln collection at the Illinois State Historical Library in Springfield.