Lossing's field book of the war of 1812

Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for american independence by lossing, benson j. Lossing s field book of the war of 1812, chapter xviii events on the northern and niagara frontiers in 1812. May 28, 2015 lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xxiii events on the maumee river. Benson john lossing february 12, 18 june 3, 1891 was a prolific and popular american historian, known best for his illustrated books on the american revolution and american civil war and features in harpers magazine. The second battle of sackets harbor or simply the battle of sackets harbor, took place on 29 may 18, during the war of 1812. Lossings illustrations appeared in several periodicals including harpers magazine. Benson john lossing february 12, 18 june 3, 1891 was a prolific and popular american. Macombs monument, taken from lossings field book of the war of 1812, published 1869. The north countrys forgotten war of 1812 general new. I highly recommend lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 for anyone studying this conflict.

The first third of the book is devoted to a general history of the war per year from 1812 to 1815. Preparations for unveiling a statue of perry at cleveland. This volume begins with the unfurling of the first united states flag and focuses on the war in boston and the life and legend of benedict arnold. Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page, and numerous bw illustrations. Lossing with several hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and barritt, chiefly from original sketches by the author. He published similar guides for the war of 1812 and the civil war, the latter one of the first works to include matthew brady photographs. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 volume 2. Lossings history of the united states of america from the aboriginal 1 copy. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for american independence benson john lossing from. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2. Accounts are given on a host of topics such as the perils of the country immediately succeeding the revolutionary war, the struggle of power with britain, and the origin of the united states political parties and. Pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 by benson lossing.

Lossing published by pelican publishing company 20011201 2001. Home the war of 1812 lossing s pictorial field book click on the book below to open a full, open source copy of benson lossings s famous work. Lossing published over 40 books in his lifetime, his pen and. Buy lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by professor benson john lossing online at alibris. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xiii. Lossing published his field book in 1868 has anyone presented a volume devoted exclusively to the war as a whole. Protest of the minority in congress against the measure. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xiii hull. The pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 v1 1 copy. Thick 8vo book condition used original publishers gilt stamped cloth. The pictorial fieldbook of the revolution was not lossings only historical volume. Lossing cannot be classified as a scholar in the narrow sense of the term. Lossing continues his journey across america and his research of the revolution.

In october 1902, eightyeight years after the war of 1812, a monument was dedicated on caulks field battlegrounds on marylands eastern shore of kent county. The present work was, therefore, undertaken with the purpose of filling the gap and bringing up to date events which. The benson lossing collection repository dutchess county historical society 549 main street. May 07, 2017 dug a bit further there is a drawing of the jefferson blues flag in lossings the pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812, p. George armistead was included in benson lossings book the pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and. First printed in book form in 1853, it encompassed about 1,500 pages in two volumes. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by.

Second battle of sackets harbor part of the war of 1812 300px plan of the battle of sacketts harbor, from benson j. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 thank allan for this to add a comment, please login. The pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 by benson j. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xviii events on the northern and niagara frontiers in 1812. Lossings field book of the war of 1812 date 28 may 29 may 18 location sackets harbor, new york result american victory belligerents united states united kingdom of great britain and ireland commanders and leaders jacob brown woolcott chauncey george prevost james lucas. This volume begins with the unfurling of the first united states flag and focuses on the war. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 1 by benson. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 benson lossing on. The north countrys forgotten war of 1812 general the new.

Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 volume 2 by lossing, benson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Rootsweb the internets oldest and largest free genealogical community. The result of meticulous research and indepth interviews with veterans, lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 is a narrative of historic events during that era. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 walmart. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for american independence author benson john lossing. Mar 25, 2011 from lossings field book to the war of 1812 in october 1902, eightyeight years after the war of 1812, a monument was dedicated on caulks field battlegrounds on marylands eastern shore of kent county. Books by benson john lossing author of lives of the. War of 1812 lundys lane war of 1812, lake ontario, fort. Lossing s field book of the war of 1812, chapter xxiii events on the maumee river. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 1 by benson john lossing 4.

Lossings pictorial field book 1812 us marine guard. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xxiii events on. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good. The pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 author lossing, benson j formatbinding chromolithographic frontis. Signed edgar logan, from his aunt caroline christmas 1873. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xxiii. It contains numerous diagrams, sketches and paintings not seen in other books on the war.

Military history, ogdensburg, st lawrence county, war of 1812. War of 1812 lundys lane war of 1812, lake ontario, fort erie. Benson john lossing books list of books by author benson. The pictorial field book of the war of 1812 author lossing, benson j formatbinding chromolithographic frontis. Lossings field book to the war of 1812, published much later in 1869.

Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 thank allan for this to add a comment, please login. Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 posted jun 24, 2015 by allan thomas. The battle of mackinac island pronounced mackinaw was a british victory in the war of 1812. Two major symbols of america came out of this war the starspangled banner itself and the poem which 119 years later officially became our national anthem. The war of 1812 receives mention, of course, in all general histories of the united states. Pictorial fieldbook war of 1812 benson lossing 1869 hc. Map of ogdensburg during the war of 1812 from benjamin lossings field book of the war of 1812. Chromolithographic frontispiece, additional engraved title page. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 volume 2 9781589800021 by lossing, benson and a great selection of similar new.

Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2 by. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 posted jun 24, 2015 by allan thomas wikitree home about blog g2g forum help search. Or, illustrations, by pen and pencil, of the history, biography, scenery, relics, and traditions of the last war for american independence. Thick 8vo book condition used original publisher s gilt stamped cloth. In preparing the volume i have depended principally upon lossing s field book and henry adams history of the administrations of thomas jefferson and james madison. An award winning genealogical resource with searchable databases, free web space, mailing lists, message boards, and more. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2 book. War of 1812 genealogy buffalo events history sketches books happenings livros rootsweb the internet s oldest and largest free genealogical community. Before the war, fort mackinac had been an important american trading post in the straits between lake michigan and lake huron. Rent or buy lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 9781589800021 by lossing, benson j. The pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812 by lossing, benson j. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 1 by. Pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson lossing.

What flags would us militia regiments have carried during the war of 1812. An unusual set of the three separate historical works by benson j. Lossing with several hundred engravings on wood, by lossing and. There is also a chapter devoted to the naval aspects of the war. The second battle of sacket s harbor or simply the battle of sacket s harbor, took place on 29 may 18, during the war of 1812. Reviewed in the united states on october 17, 2004 this massive 2 volume set is a must have for anyone interested in studying the events, places and people of the war of 1812 from an american and canadian perspective. Accounts are given on a host of topics such as the perils of the country immediately succeeding the revolutionary war, the struggle of power with britain, and the origin. Lossings field book of the war of 1812, chapter xxiii events on the maumee river. War of 1812 genealogy buffalo events history sketches books happenings livros rootsweb the internets oldest and largest free genealogical community. It commemorates both the british and american militia midnight encounter. Mchenry register wellknown events and movements, but also many that are nearforgotten. Lossings new history of the united states, from the discovery of the 1 copy.

A british force was transported across lake ontario and attempted to capture the town, which was the principal dockyard and base for the american naval squadron on the lake. Lossings field book of the revolution and war of 1812. It was important for its influence and control over the native american tribes in the area, which was sometimes referred to in historical. Bound in contemporary half calf over marbled papercovered boards, marbled edges and endpapers. Internet archive bookreader the pictorial fieldbook of the war of 1812. Rootsweb the internet s oldest and largest free genealogical community. The north countrys forgotten war of 1812 general the. There is no contemporary drawing of how he actually looked. Dec 01, 2001 lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812, volume 2 book.

Lossing s pictorial field book of the war of 1812 volume 2 9781589800021 by lossing, benson and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. In this second book in a threevolume set, author and historian benson j. Lossing s field book of the revolution and war of 1812. Lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by benson. The north countrys forgotten war of 1812 general new york. Tecumseh led 400 warriors from the shawnee, wyandot, ottawa, chippewa, seneca, six nations, sioux, pottawatomie, mohawk and other tribes. Buy lossings pictorial field book of the war of 1812 by professor benson john lossing online at alibris. Second battle of sackets harbor military wiki fandom. May 02, 2020 the first third of the book is devoted to a general history of the war per year from 1812 to 1815.

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