The American Revolution: Writings
from the War of Independence
(Library of America) by Various
An Amazing Book
Drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper articles, public declarations,
contemporary narratives, and private memoranda, The American
Revolution brings together over 120 pieces by more than 70 participants to
create a unique literary panorama of the War of Independence. From Paul
Reveres own narrative of his ride in April 1775 to an account of George
Washingtons 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.

Famous figures-Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Benedict Arnold, John
and Abigail Adams-are here alongside lesser known participants like
Samuel Blachley Webb describing courage and panic at Bunker Hill or
Sarah Hodgkins writing longingly to her absent soldier husband. American
Loyalists and British officers and officials serving in America provide
provocative insights into the losing side of an epochal conflict.
The American Revolution includes a chronology of events, biographical
and explanatory notes, and an index.
Personal Review: The American Revolution: Writings from the
War of Independence (Library of America) by Various
No matter what you have learned about the American Revolution, this
terrific volume from the wonderful Library of America will give you a richer
understanding of how it happened and who was involved and when. It is
full of documents that are contemporary with key events of the Revolution
from various points of view. They are from diaries, newspapers, letters,
speeches, key official documents, excerpts from books, and so on.
Of course, part of the problem of reading contemporary documents is that
the non-specialist will need some helps to put them in context, understand
who wrote them, who the key participants are, and so on. The editor has
provided a very fine chronology of the War, Biographical Notes, Notes on
the Texts, Explanatory Notes, an index, and a surprisingly helpful table of
contents.
The documents are presented chronologically with the dates along the top
of the page. You can read it front to back or jump into it here or there.
While this volume will enrich your understanding of and appreciation for
our Founding, it will also provide a jumping off point for further study.
Since these are all source documents that historians use in their writings,
having read them will allow you to read secondary writings on our founding
with more authority and their biases and any agenda they have will stand
out more clearly as your read their work.
A must have for your American History shelf.
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