Burlington Public Library

This first book in a new series weaves diaries, personal accounts, and memoirs to provide a remarkable first-person narrative of the events leading up to the American Revolution and the war itself.

Joseph Martin tells the story of the seven years he served in General Washington's army.

"Drawn from letters, diaries, newspaper articles, public documents, contemporary narratives, and private memoranda, The American Revolution brings together over 120 pieces by more than 70 English-speaking participants to create a unique literary panorama of the War of Independence. Beginning with Paul Revere's own narrative of his legendary ride in April 1775 and ending with a moving account of George Washington's resignation from the command of the...

Here are letters, journals, diaries, official documents, diplomatic correspondence, recollections of individuals and Parliamentary debates, all for readers of American history.

Entries from the journal of Mary Titus Post written during the American Revolution are presented with background information to help explain their historical context.

Oral accounts of men and women who were children during the Amer- ican Revolution, describing local struggles, raids, kidnappings, stolen livestock, and pioneer life in northeastern New York.