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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Ayer Co Pub
Publication date September 1, 1969
Binding Hardcover
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780405011672
ISBN-10 0405011679
Dimensions 1.75 by 6 by 9 in.
Weight 2 lbs.
Availability§ Publisher Out of Business
Original list price $23.95
§As reported by publisher
Summaries and Reviews
Amazon.com description: Product Description: Diary of the American Revolution from Newspapers and Original Documents (Volume 2)
By Frank Moore


Preface

The materials of these volumes are taken from Whig and Tory newspapers, published during the American Revolution, private diaries, and other cotemporaneous writings. They present to the student of this day the same view the readers of the revolutionary period enjoyed — the manners and customs of the people, and the moral and religious, as well as political features of the time.

As far as practicable, the language of the writers has been preserved. For every assertion presented the reader will find an authority which must be his guide in ascertaining its value in an historical point of view; while, at the same time, he must keep in mind the truth that the errors and lampoons of a period belong as much to its history as the facts and flatteries.

Among the newspapers from which the editor has drawn his material, no one requires an especial notice in this place; a history of the periodical writers of the last century would in itself exceed the limits of these volumes. Such a work would prove an interesting and important addition to the literature of America.

In conclusion, the editor acknowledges his obligations for the many favors and facilities extended to him by the various Historical Societies of the United States, most especially to the officers of the New York Historical Society, from whom he has received the most valuable assistance.


Excerpt from Chapter I

January 1.--At the opening of the last year, the American cause wore a sickly aspect. The Continental army, reduced to an inconsiderable body, retired as fast as the enemy advance; and a vast tract of country, from the Hudson river to the Delaware, lay exposed tot he ravages of an insulting foe. Roused at length from the lethargy which at first seemed to seize them, the militia poured in to the assistance of General Washington, and gave his little army an appearance of numbers. The fortunate surprisal of the Hessians, and the brilliant manoeuvre at Princeton, first checked the current of misfortune, and gave the tide of affairs a contrary direction. General Howe, confining himself to the narrow limits of Brunswick and Amboy, suffered us to invest him with a handful of militia. The States wisely improved the breathing spell which Heaven lent them; and such were the exertions of the winter, that, before the British army took the field, we had a respectable force on foot. A force, part of which, assisted by the gallant militia of New York and New England, hath destroyed their northern army; while the residue, though unable to stop the progress of General Howe, hath nevertheless fought him bravely, and even now limits...

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Hardcover
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With Peter Decker, Kim Gordon | from Ayer Co Pub (September 1, 1969)
9780405011672 | details & prices | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.75 in. | 2.05 lbs | List price $23.95
This edition also contains Girl in a Band: Library Edition
About: Diary of the American Revolution from Newspapers and Original Documents (Volume 2) By Frank Moore Preface The materials of these volumes are taken from Whig and Tory newspapers, published during the American Revolution, private diaries, and other cotemporaneous writings.
With Peter Decker | from Ayer Co Pub (September 1, 1969)
9780405011665 | details & prices | List price $23.95
About: Originally published in 1860.
With Henry Kuttner, C. L. Moore (other contributor), Stefan Rudnicki (other contributor), Gabrielle De Cuir (other contributor) | from Ayer Co Pub (June 1, 1969)
9780405011658 | details & prices | 6.25 × 9.00 × 3.00 in. | 3.50 lbs | List price $46.95
This edition also contains Fury: Library Edition
About: This book was originally published prior to 1923, and represents a reproduction of an important historical work, maintaining the same format as the original work.
Paperback
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from Kessinger Pub Co (June 30, 2007)
9781432639037 | details & prices | 552 pages | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.50 in. | 1.75 lbs | List price $42.95
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Hardcover
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With Peter Decker, Frank Moore | from Ayer Co Pub (September 1, 1969); titled "Diary of the American Revolution: From Newspapers and Original Documents"
9780405011672 | details & prices | 6.00 × 9.00 × 1.75 in. | 2.05 lbs | List price $23.95
This edition also contains Diary of the American Revolution: From Newspapers and Original Documents
About: Diary of the American Revolution from Newspapers and Original Documents (Volume 2) By Frank Moore Preface The materials of these volumes are taken from Whig and Tory newspapers, published during the American Revolution, private diaries, and other cotemporaneous writings.
CD/Spoken Word
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Unabridged edition from Blackstone Audio Inc (February 24, 2015)
9781481533423 | details & prices | 6.75 × 6.25 × 1.25 in. | 0.60 lbs | List price $49.99
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