Author: Ezra RipleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
A History of the Fight at Concord
Author: Ezra RipleyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
Languages : en
Pages : 82
Book Description
A Single Blow
Author: Phillip S. GreenwaltPublisher: Grub Street Publishers
ISBN: 1611213800
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 266
Book Description
A concise history of the “shot heard round the world”—and the dramatic day that began America’s war for independence. Includes maps and photos. When shots were fired at Lexington and Concord on a spring day in 1775, few, if any, fully grasped the impact they would ultimately have on the world. This concise book offers not only a guide to the historical sites involved but a lively, readable history of the events, a culmination of years of unrest between those loyal to the British monarchy and those advocating for more autonomy and dreaming of independence from Great Britain. On the morning of April 19, Gen. Thomas Gage sent out a force of British soldiers under the command of Lt. Col. Francis Smith to confiscate, recapture, and destroy the military supplies gathered by the colonists and believed to be stored in the town of Concord. Due to the alacrity of men such as Dr. Joseph Warren, Paul Revere, and William Dawes, utilizing a network of signals and outriders, the countryside was well aware of the approaching British—setting the stage for the day’s events. From two historians, this is an outstanding introduction to a momentous battle, and the events that led up to it.
HIST OF THE FIGHT AT CONCORD
Author: Ezra 1751-1841 RipleyPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362830856
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 56
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
HIST OF THE FIGHT AT CONCORD O
Author: Ezra RipleyPublisher: Wentworth Press
ISBN: 9781362830399
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
Lexington and Concord: The Battle Heard Round the World
Author: George C. DaughanPublisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 0393245756
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 318
Book Description
"A wonderful addition to the literature on the American Revolution, full of enlightening facts and figures." —Kirkus Reviews, starred review George C. Daughan’s magnificently detailed account of the battle of Lexington and Concord challenges the prevailing narrative of the American War of Independence. It was, Daughan argues, based as much on economic concerns as political ones. When Massachusetts militiamen turned out in overwhelming numbers to fight the British, they believed they were fighting for their farms and livelihoods, as well as for liberty. In the eyes of many American colonists, Britain’s repressive measures were not simply an effort to reestablish political control of the colonies, but also a means to reduce the prosperous colonists to the serfdom Benjamin Franklin witnessed on his tour of Ireland and Scotland. Authoritative and thoroughly researched, Lexington and Concord is a “worthy resource for history buffs seeking a closer look at what drove the start of the American Revolution” (Booklist).
A History of the Fight at Concord on the 19th of April, 1775...
Author: Rev. Ezra RipleyConcord Fight, April 19, 1775
Author: Grindall ReynoldsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
Languages : en
Pages : 26
Book Description
A History of the Fight at Concord, on the 19th of April, 1775, With a Particular Account of the Mili
Author: Ezra RipleyPublisher: Legare Street Press
ISBN: 9781022145917
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Written by a participant in the famous battle of Concord during the American Revolution, this book offers a firsthand account of the events of April 19th, 1775, when British troops attempted to seize American military supplies stored in the town. The author describes the intricate maneuvers and conflicts of the day, as well as the larger political and social context that led up to the outbreak of hostilities. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
New Chapter in the History of the Concord Fight
Author: William Willder WheildonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Concord, Battle of, Concord, Mass., 1775
Languages : en
Pages : 44
Book Description
Battles of Lexington and Concord
Author: Hourly HistoryPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 46
Book Description
Discover the remarkable history of the Battles of Lexington and Concord...The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American War of Independence, an introduction into years of combat that would pit the forces of the Thirteen Colonies against the world's mightiest empire, Great Britain. The events of April 19, 1775 have been commemorated in poetry and have become part of the sweeping legend of the American fight for independence. Yet when Paul Revere and William Dawes left Boston on the night of April 18 to warn the towns that the British were coming, there were no Americans. The colonies were British subjects who owed their allegiance to King George III. Nonetheless, hostilities had been percolating since the previous decade, when the British, needing to replenish the Royal Treasury after fighting the French and Indian War on the North American continent, began levying taxes against their colonial subjects. Massachusetts, in particular, resented the taxes, and the Sons of Liberty, a Patriot organization dedicated to independence from Great Britain, capitalized on the seething emotions of the people to stir up resistance. The Boston Massacre in 1770 and the Boston Tea Party in 1773 brought the colony to the point of revolt, and weapons and ammunition were being hidden in neighboring towns around Boston. It was to capture those weapons that the British left Boston on the night of April 18, 1775, unaware that their movements were being watched and that couriers were ready to alert Lexington and Concord that soldiers were on their way. When the British arrived, the militias were waiting, and as the day went on, more and more colonial soldiers joined the forces in defense of their towns and their colony. By the end of the day, as the harried, bloodied, and weary British returned to Boston, the colonial forces had achieved their first military victory and the American Revolution had begun. Discover a plethora of topics such as Taxes and Tyranny The Rebellion in Massachusetts The British Are Coming! The Battle of Lexington The Battle of Concord Retreat from Concord And much more! So if you want a concise and informative book on the Battles of Lexington and Concord, simply scroll up and click the "Buy now" button for instant access!