The Battle of April 19, 1775 by Frank Warren Coburn
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"The Battle of April 19, 1775" by Frank Warren Coburn is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book provides a comprehensive examination of the events surrounding the battles of Lexington and Concord, crucial moments in the American Revolutionary War. Coburn aims to capture not only the military actions but also the sentiments and responses of the local populace, highlighting the widespread impact of the battles across different communities.
The opening of this narrative sets the scene for the unfolding conflict by outlining the tense political climate leading up to April 19, 1775, and the consequences of British taxation policies on colonial sentiment. It details the preparations and organizations that emerged as tensions escalated, including the formation of local militias and the establishment of alarm systems to alert communities of British movements. Using various historical accounts and firsthand reports, Coburn lays the groundwork for an exploration of how everyday citizens became involved in the struggle for independence, foreshadowing the chaos and heroism that will characterize the battles themselves. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Coburn, Frank Warren, 1853-1923 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12014971 |
| Title |
The Battle of April 19, 1775 in Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville and Charlestown, Massachusetts |
| Credits |
Produced by Richard Hulse, John Campbell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E201: History: America: Revolution (1775-1783) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Campaigns |
| Subject | Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775 |
| Subject | Lexington, Battle of, Lexington, Mass., 1775 |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Registers |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 49742 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-49742-6 |
| Release Date | Aug 20, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1007 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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