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‘The Battle of April 19, 1775’ obviously deals with the fights in Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Arlington, Cambridge, Somerville and Charlestown, Massachusetts. The book contains one of the most comprehensive accounts of the battle ever printed. The narrative is based on official reports, sworn statements, diaries, letters, accounts given by participants and witnesses, and every other available source.
In 'The Battle of April 19, 1775', Frank Warren Coburn meticulously details the events leading up to and the aftermath of one of the most pivotal moments in American history - The Battle of Lexington and Concord. Coburn's prose is not only informative but also imbued with a sense of urgency, capturing the chaos and heroism of the battles. The book provides a comprehensive account of the military strategies, key players, and political tensions that culminated in the American Revolutionary War. Coburn's attention to detail and meticulous research make this book an essential read for history enthusiasts and scholars alike. His analysis of the events of April 19, 1775, sheds new light on the complexities of the American Revolution and its lasting impact on the nation. Frank Warren Coburn's expertise in American history and his passion for the subject shine through in this compelling and insightful book.
Paul Revere's midnight ride looms as an almost mythical event in American history--yet it has been largely ignored by scholars and left to patriotic writers and debunkers. Now one of the foremost American historians offers the first serious look at the events of the night of April 18, 1775--what led up to it, what really happened, and what followed--uncovering a truth far more remarkable than the myths of tradition. In Paul Revere's Ride, David Hackett Fischer fashions an exciting narrative that offers deep insight into the outbreak of revolution and the emergence of the American republic. Beginning in the years before the eruption of war, Fischer illuminates the figure of Paul Revere, a man...