Two years later, he published his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution. Lossing s account of history, compiled from the interviews and personal accounts of american revolution veterans. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him. This extensively annotated online edition is still under development.
Benson john lossing books list of books by author benson. Favored spectators of both sexes soon filled the galleries. Beginning with the unfurling of the united states flag, volume two of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution continues benson j. 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 benson john lossing, journalist and illustrator, in 1848 conceived the project of doing a history of the american revolution.
Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and georgia 0972324046, 9780972324045 in 1848 benson j. Pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america. Flournoy, a citizen of the state of arkansas, was chosen temporary chairman. Lossing married his first wife, alice barrit in 1833. A household history of the united states for all readers, 6 copies. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1 1850. Titled the pictorial field book of the revolution, lossings work is not only a recollection of the revolution but also the history of each place he visits. Two years later, he published his pictorial field book of the revolution. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions. His original work was published in a series in 1850 in harpers new monthly magazine.
Pictorial field book of the revolution almost chosen people. Pages up through 599 need metadata and another proofread, but are available for reading. He begins his epic work with a brief history of the arrival of the first europeans and the beginnings of their colonies. Illustrated with engravings, chiefly from sketches by the author. Aug 30, 2016 lossing and his pictorial field book benson john lossing, journalist and illustrator, in 1848 conceived the project of doing a history of the american revolution. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 1 ebook written by benson john lossing. May not include supplemental items like discs, access codes, dust jacket, etc. 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. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pictorial field. Drawing on his highly developed artistic skills benson lossing drew the faces of the people he interviewed who had participated in the revolution, including. Or illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence boones family on the kaintuckcc. His mission was to see and record the stories of the american revolution before they were lost to time and the rapid growth.
Lossing has come to the rescue at the right period. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, by benson j. Drawing on his highly developed artistic skills benson lossing drew the faces of the people he interviewed who had participated in the revolution, including some who had carried out the boston tea party. First published in 1850, this elaborately detailed. Or, illustrations,by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united states and canada. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him to all of the thirteen original colonies and canada. 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. There may be underlining, highlighting, and or writing. Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas and.
Jun 10, 20 like ward, lossing needed a large number of pages to tell the story of the revolution. Lossing and his pictorial field book almost chosen people. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution was not lossings only historical volume. First printed in book form in 1853, it encompassed about 1,500 pages in two volumes. The result of meticulous research and indepth interviews with veterans, lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 is a narrative of historic events during that era. Pictorial field book of revolution or, illustrations, by benson john lossing hardcover.
Smalley, of vermont, the chairman of the national democratic committee, who called the convention to order. The hardcover of the pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. The pictorial field book to the revolution is a must for a researcher. Beginning with the unfurling of the united states flag, volume two of the pictorial field book of the revolution continues benson j. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 1 issue 69 of library of american civilization pcmi collection volume 1 of the pictorial field book of the revolution, benson john lossing. Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850.
Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john j. About this 20122014 online edition of lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. 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. After the short introduction to the colonial period, he launches into his tour, heading off into upstate new york. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the carolinas. It covers the revolution in two volumns from the begining to to the end. Pictorial fieldbook of revolution or, illustrations, by benson john lossing hardcover.
Designed by english architect john hawks and constructed in the 1760s by royal governor william tryon, the palace had served as the royal governors residence and then as the first state capitol of. The buzz of conversation was silenced by the voice of judge david a. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 the. 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. At that time the end of the revolution was 65 years in the past, and if the last survivors of that conflict were to be interviewed about their experiences, this was the time to do it. Excerpt from the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, vol. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence lossing, benson j. In unforgettable detail, lossing tells the stories. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution open library. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, volume 1 issue 69 of library of american civilization pcmi collection volume 1 of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, benson john lossing. Lossings account of history, compiled from the interviews and personal accounts of american revolution veterans.
Field book of the revolution by lossing three rivers. 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. Pictorial field book revolution, first edition abebooks. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by lossing, benson j. Benton was considered the 19th centurys premier hstorical writer. Illustrated w eleven hundred b and w engravings and field maps, by b.
Pictorial field book of the revolution by benson john lossing. A primary history of the united states for schools and families 1857, revised 1866. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence. He drew the fields and woods where battles had taken place and recorded the statements of.
Pictorial field book of the revolution in the carolinas. By the time that benson john lossing published his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in 1852, there were few people still living who could remember the longgone governors palace in new bern. Pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, by. Fieldbook of the revolution by lossing three rivers. Lossing beginning with the unfurling of the united states flag, volume two of the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution continues benson j. 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 pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j. Lossing with eleven hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled throughout the united states and canada. 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. He used many first person sourses and even talked the the children of the participants of the revolution. Lossing was disappointed that the people of his generation did not know more about the events of the revolution outside of their own regions. Nov 23, 2012 the pictorial field book of the revolution.
Lossing with several hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt, chiefly from original sketches by the author. 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. About this 20122014 online edition of lossing s pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j.
Around 1848, lossing conceived the idea of writing a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. 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 volume ii 950 by benson j. Lossing, pictorial book of revolution 1859 2vol ed. In 1833 lossing and henderson formed a partnership. Around 1848, lossing got the idea to write a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution.