Extracts From The Diary Of Christopher Marshall: Kept In Philadelphia And Lancaster, During The American Revolution, 1774-1781 (1877)

By William Duane and Christopher Marshall

Book Overview

""Extracts From The Diary Of Christopher Marshall"" is a historical book that features selected entries from the diary of Christopher Marshall, a prominent citizen of Philadelphia and Lancaster during the American Revolution from 1774 to 1781. The book, which was first published in 1877, provides readers with an intimate look into the daily life of an American during this tumultuous time in history.The diary entries in this book cover a wide range of topics, including politics, military events, and personal experiences. Marshall was an eyewitness to many significant events, such as the First and Second Continental Congresses, the Battle of Brandywine, and the British occupation of Philadelphia.Through his diary, Marshall also provides insight into the daily life of a colonial citizen during the Revolutionary War. He writes about his business dealings, his interactions with friends and family, and his thoughts on the war and its impact on his community.""Extracts From The Diary Of Christopher Marshall"" is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the American Revolution. Marshall's personal accounts offer a unique perspective on this pivotal time in American history and provide readers with a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by those who lived through it.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436972183
• ISBN13: 9781436972185
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"