The American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independence 1775-1783 (LOA #123)

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Drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper articles, public declarations, contemporary narratives, and private memoranda,The American Revolutionbrings 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 Washington's 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.The American Revolutionincludes a chronology of events, biographical and explanatory notes, and an index. LIBRARY OF AMERICAis an independent nonprofit cultural organization founded in 1979 to preserve our nation's literary heritage by publishing, and keeping permanently in print, America's best and most significant writing. The Library of America series includes more than 300 volumes to date, authoritative editions that average 1,000 pages in length, feature cloth covers, sewn bindings, and ribbon markers, and are printed on premium acid-free paper that will last for centuries.

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[P]owerful, startling and a subtle but profound challenge to much that we think we know about the founders and their era. Los Angeles Times

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John Rhodehamel, volume editor, is Norris Foundation Curator of Early American Historical Manuscripts at the Huntington Library in San Marino, California. He is the author ofThe Great Experiment- George Washington and the American Republicand editor ofGeorge Washington- Writingsfor The Library of America.