Title: Battle of Lexington & Concord eyewitness account published Gents Mag June 1775Description: Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists [Early eyewitness report of the Battles of Lexington & Concord in the Gentleman's Magazine]. The first British report of the outbreak of armed hostilities in the American War of Independence, published in the Gentleman’s Magazine of June 1775. It describes the Battles of Lexington and Concord, fought on April 19, 1775, and includes a British eyewitness account by Edward Gould, Lieutenant of the King's Own Regiment. British troops, dispatched to seize weapons and arrest rebel leaders, clashed with colonial militia at Lexington. The first shot fired in the conflict was later immortalized by Ralph Waldo Emerson in his 1837 poem Concord Hymn as "the shot heard round the world." The British advanced to Concord but were ultimately forced to retreat under fire from the colonial forces. by Anonymous. Published June 1775. Antique copperplate printed pages, including the title page for the June 1775 monthly edition (p257) and the "Proceedings of the American Colonies" article printed across seven pages (293-299) and four sheets, thus five sheets in total. Size 20 x 12 cm | 8.0 x 4.5 inches. Condition: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Please contact us if you would like to arrange to view this print. There is text printed on both sides of the pages. Tags: Decorative + Massachusetts, Massachusetts, Massachusetts + Anonymous, Massachusetts + Decorative, Massachusetts + Decorative + Gentleman's Magazine, Massachusetts + Gentleman's Magazine
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