Lossing's pictorial field book

Benson john lossing collection an inventory of his collection. Photocopy of print original in benson lossings pictorial. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 1 by benson. 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. With eleven hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt, chiefly from. 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. Lossings pictorial field book 1812 us marine guard. Continuing with my series of blog posts on travelers descriptions of their journeys between hillsborough and salisbury, north carolina, i present benson j.

Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page, and numerous bw illustrations. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by. Harpers encyclopedia of united states history volume 02 c 2 copies. The first installment was published in harpers new monthly magazine in 1850. The pictorial field book of the civil war in the united states of america. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the war for independence, by benson j. The hudson, from the wilderness to the sea framedependent html and page images at lossing, benson john, 181891. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution was not lossings only historical volume. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution blogger.

Oct 12, 2009 lossings pictorial field book of the revolution continuing with my series of blog posts on travelers descriptions of their journeys between hillsborough and salisbury, north carolina, i present benson j. Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson john lossing. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume. Journeys through the battlefields in the wake of conflict pictorial fieldbook of the civil war by mr. Signed edgar logan, from his aunt caroline christmas 1873. Lossings most famous work is his pictorial fieldbook of the revolution, first serialized in harpers new monthly magazine beginning in 1850. Reviewed in the united states on october 17, 2004 this massive 2 volume set is a must have for anyone interested in studying the events, places and people of the war of 1812 from an american and canadian perspective. Journeys through the battlefields in the wake of conflict mr.

Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 the. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution internet archive. Jul 04, 2015 the pictorial field book of the revolution, vol. Historic american buildings survey, stryker house on. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution illustrated html at. Benson john lossing collection an inventory of his. After the short introduction to the colonial period, he launches into his tour, heading off into upstate new york. Lives of the signers of the declaration of independence. Lossing published over 40 books in his lifetime, his pen and. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled some 8,000 miles throughout the united states and canada. Refers to the attached circular which requests material for the pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812and a history of the french domain and advertises his pictorial field book of the revolution. 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. 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 the united states political parties and.

Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 benson lossing on. Lossing set out on an 8,000 mile journey that took him to all of the thirteen original colonies and canada. Vernon and its associations 34 copies a history of the civil war 186165 and the causes that led up to the great. This extensively annotated online edition is still under development. Drawing on his highly developed artistic skills benson lossing drew the faces of the people he interviewed who had participated in the revolution, including. 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. Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from americas most famous valleys. Pages up through 599 need metadata and another proofread, but are available for reading. Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2 book. Lossings pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in the.

The first installment was published in harper s new monthly magazine in 1850. He begins his epic work with a brief history of the arrival of the first europeans and the beginnings of their colonies. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1 1850. Map of the campaign and battlefield of bladensburg, with color added later, from benson j. 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. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2. Over the next three years, lossing continued to write and travel, conducting research and drawing scenes from across the united states to illustrate this book. Home the war of 1812 lossings pictorial field book.

The pictorial field book of the war of 1812 author lossing, benson j formatbinding chromolithographic frontis. Journeys through the battlefields in the wake of conflict pictorial field book of the civil war by mr. Lossing traveled all over the east coast visiting and researching important and not so important revolutionary war sites and most of the book is about the history of the revolutionary war. 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. The pictorial field book of the revolution illustrated html at. While most children grasp the importance of americas declaration of independence, few experience the lives of its multifarious signatories. Lossing s history of the united states of america from the aboriginal 2 copies. Photocopy of print original in benson lossing s pictorial field book of the revolution, p. A guide to the benson john lossing collection lossing. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution by benson j. Jun 10, 20 first printed in book form in 1853, it encompassed about 1,500 pages in two volumes.

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. Historic american buildings survey, stryker house on site. Benson john lossing books list of books by author benson. He used many first person sourses and even talked the. Pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in two volumes, vol. Lossing s new history of the united states salesman. Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for american independence by lossing, benson j. It covers the revolution in two volumns from the begining to to the end. The pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 3. Journeys through the battlefields in the wake of conflict, volumes iiii isbn 9780788437182 9780788437182 heritage books inc, 2007.

Click on the book below to open a full, open source copy of benson lossings s famous work. Benton was considered the 19th centurys premier hstorical writer. Liberty hall, 112 east liberty street, rome, oneida county, ny medium. Dec 01, 2001 lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2 book. Pictorial fieldbook of the revolution volume ii 3 copies. 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. Historic american buildings survey, stryker house on site of fort stanwix from benson lossing s pictorial field book of the revolution.

Three rivers hudsonmohawkschoharie history from america s most famous valleys. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 1 by. About this 20122014 online edition of lossing s pictorial field book of the revolution, volume 1, 1850. Lossings illustrations appeared in several periodicals including harpers magazine. Home the war of 1812 lossings pictorial field book click on the book below to open a full, open source copy of benson lossings s famous work. Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled papercovered boards, marbled edges and endpapers.

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Illustrated with engravings, chiefly from sketches by the author. Thick 8vo book condition used original publishers gilt stamped cloth. The pictorial field book of the revolution by benson j. Lossings pictorial field book of the revolution, v 1. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution hathitrust. He drew the fields and woods where battles had taken place and recorded the statements of. The first appears in the pictorial fieldbook of the revolution new york. Outlines how he plans to approach the upcoming projects, including extensive travel to collect material. The benson lossing collection repository dutchess county historical society 549 main street. Pictorial fieldbook war of 1812 benson lossing 1869 hc. Two years later, he published his pictorial field book of the revolution. The fact that lossing s pictorial field book of the american revolution is still interesting to the layman and authoritatively valuable to the antiquarian would seem to make its author more than a mere popularizer of american history. A primary history of the united states for schools and families 1857, revised 1866.

Isbn 9780788437182 9780788437182 heritage books inc, 2007. Benson john lossing lossing, benson john, 181891 a wikipedia article about this author is available. Benson lossing wrote two similar accounts of isaac rice. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and. He used many first person sourses and even talked the the children of the participants of the revolution. 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.

He published similar guides for the war of 1812 and the civil war, the latter one of the first works to include matthew brady photographs. To gather material for the work, lossing traveled throughout the united states and canada. Around 1848, lossing got the idea to write a narrative sketchbook on the american revolution. Journeys through the battlefields in the wake of conflict, volumes iiii. Pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 by benson lossing. Lossing s pictorial fieldbook of the revolution in virginia it was by the placid waters of the chesapeake bay that some of the most dramatic scenes of the revolutionary war were played out, paving the way for the birth of a new nation.