""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 during the American Revolutionary War. The battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, between the British Army and the Continental Army. The book provides a comprehensive account of the battle, including the events leading up to it, the strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the battle. The ...
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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 during the American Revolutionary War. The battle of Bunker Hill was fought on June 17, 1775, between the British Army and the Continental Army. The book provides a comprehensive account of the battle, including the events leading up to it, the strategies employed by both sides, and the aftermath of the battle. The author uses primary sources to provide an accurate and factual account of the battle, including eyewitness accounts and official reports. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers understand the layout of the battlefield and the movements of the troops. Overall, ""A Particular Account of the Battle of Bunker or Breed's Hill on the June 17, 1775"" is an essential read for anyone interested in American history, military history, or the Revolutionary War.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 His ""Massachusetts State Papers"" (1815) And ""Life Of Jonathan Mayhew"" (1838) Are Still Of Value For The Original Historical Documents They Contain, And His ""Particular Account Of The Battle Of Bunker Hill"" Is Still Used In Modern Courses On The History Of Military Science.This scarce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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