""A Particular Account Of The Battle Of Bunker Or Breed's Hill On The June 17, 1775"" is a historical book written by Alden Bradford. The book provides a detailed description of the famous battle that took place on June 17, 1775, between the British army and the American militia during the American Revolutionary War. The author has used various primary sources, including letters and journals of the soldiers who fought in the battle, to provide a comprehensive account of the events that occurred during the battle. The book ...
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""A Particular Account Of The Battle Of Bunker Or Breed's Hill On The June 17, 1775"" is a historical book written by Alden Bradford. The book provides a detailed description of the famous battle that took place on June 17, 1775, between the British army and the American militia during the American Revolutionary War. The author has used various primary sources, including letters and journals of the soldiers who fought in the battle, to provide a comprehensive account of the events that occurred during the battle. The book also provides information about the leaders of both armies, the strategies they used, and the aftermath of the battle. The author has included maps and illustrations to help readers understand the geography and terrain of the battlefield. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history, military history, or the Revolutionary War. It is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to readers of all levels.Alden Bradford (1765-1843) Was Born At Duxbury, Massachusetts, A Descendant Of Gov. William Bradford Of The Plymouth Colony. He Graduated At Harvard In 1786, Taught Briefly There, And Was Later Ordained And Served As A Pastor Of The Congregational Church At Wicasset, Maine. There, He Was Renowned As ""One Of Courtly Manners, Chivalric Bearing, The Purest Pilgrim Blood, A Man Of A True Public Spirit."" He Quit His Ministry In 1801 For Health Reasons, And Moved To Boston, Where He Seems To Have Carried On An Active Life. He Worked, In Turn, As Clerk Of The Supreme Court Of Boston, As Secretary Of State, And As A Bookseller And Journalist. His ""Massachusetts State Papers"" (1815) And ""Life Of Jonathan Mayhew"" (1838) Are Still Of Value For The Original Historical Documents They Contain, And His ""Particular Account Of The Battle Of Bunker Hill"" Is Still Used In Modern Courses On The History Of Military Science.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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