Personal Recollections Of The American Revolution: A Private Journal, Prepared From Authentic Domestic Records (1859) - Hardcover

Post, Lydia Minturn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1165002140 ISBN 13: 9781165002146

Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

Personal Recollections of the American Revolution is a historical book written by Lydia Minturn Post in 1859. The book is a private journal that was prepared from authentic domestic records. It provides a first-person account of the American Revolution, as seen through the eyes of a woman who lived during that time. Lydia Minturn Post was born in New York in 1797 and grew up during the Revolutionary War. She was the daughter of a wealthy merchant, and her family was deeply involved in the political and social events of the time. Her journal provides a unique perspective on the war, as she was able to observe the events from a position of privilege and influence.The book is divided into chapters that cover different aspects of the war, including the Boston Tea Party, the Declaration of Independence, and the Battle of Bunker Hill. Post also writes about the social and cultural changes that occurred during this time, including the role of women in society and the impact of the war on families and communities.Personal Recollections of the American Revolution is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the personal experiences of those who lived through this important period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the Revolutionary War and the early years of the United States.Together With Reminiscences Of Washington And Lafayette.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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1165002140
• ISBN 13: 9781165002146
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 242
• Editor: Barclay Sidney