Publisher's Synopsis
""Heroes of the Battle Road"" is a historical non-fiction book written by Frank Wilson Cheney Hersey. It tells the story of the American Revolution's Battle of Lexington and Concord, which took place on April 19, 1775. The book focuses on the brave men who fought in this battle, and the events that led up to it.The author provides a detailed account of the political tensions between the American colonies and Great Britain, which ultimately led to the outbreak of war. He also describes the events of the battle itself, including the famous ""shot heard round the world"" that marked the beginning of the American Revolution.Throughout the book, Hersey highlights the courage and bravery of the American soldiers who fought in the battle. He tells the stories of individual soldiers, such as Captain Isaac Davis and Major John Buttrick, who played key roles in the battle. He also describes the contributions of other important figures, such as Paul Revere and Samuel Adams.Overall, ""Heroes of the Battle Road"" provides a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important battles in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the American Revolution or early American history.A Narrative Of Events In Lincoln On April 18-19, 1775, Wherein Are Set Forth The Capture Of Paul Revere, Escape Of Samuel Prescott, Heroism Of Mary Hartwell, And Other Stirring Incidents.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.