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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (of 2) or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence

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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (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

EN·~44 hours·37 chapters

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37 total
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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. Lossing - With Eleven Hundred Engravings On Wood, By Lossing And Barritt. Chiefly From Original Sketches By The Author. - In Two Volumes. Vol. I New York: Harper & Brothers, Publishers, Franklin Square. 1860.

0:26
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ILLUSTRATIONS

31:52
3

INTRODUCTION

1:09:00
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PICTORIAL FIELD-BOOK OF THE REVOLUTION.

0:02
5

CHAPTER I.

35:27
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CHAPTER II.

1:36:07
7

CHAPTER III.

1:04:21
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CHAPTER IV.

55:14
9

CHAPTER V.

58:09
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CHAPTER VI.

1:35:05

Description

This two‑volume field‑book invites listeners to travel back to the birth of the United States through more than eleven hundred wood‑engraved images drawn from the author’s own sketches. Every page brings a piece of the Revolutionary era to life—portraits of Columbus, Isabella, and later American leaders, detailed plans of forts and battlefields, and vivid scenes of camps, ceremonies, and daily life on the frontier. The engravings also capture the natural scenery of rivers, lakes, and rugged terrain that shaped the conflict, offering a visual guide that complements the written history.

In audio form, the description walks you through these illustrations, explaining the significance of each portrait, map, and relic as it would have appeared to a contemporary observer. Listeners hear about the solemn moments at Saratoga, the stark interiors of forts, and the personal stories hinted at by objects like a curious skull or a single tomahawk. The result is a richly textured portrait of the war’s people, places, and symbols, perfect for anyone who wants to picture the Revolution as it unfolded.

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The Pictorial Field-Book of the Revolution, Vol. 1 (of 2) or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence or, Illustrations, by Pen And Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence

Language

en

Duration

~44 hours (2543K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by the Internet Archive

Release date

2015-07-04

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Benson John Lossing

Benson John Lossing

1813–1891

Best known for turning American history into vivid, image-filled storytelling, this 19th-century writer and illustrator helped generations of readers picture the Revolution and the Civil War. His books blended reporting, sketching, and research in a way that made the past feel close at hand.

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