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The Battle of Lexington, (1877). Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
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The Battle of Lexington, (1877). Creator: Felix Octavius Carr Darley
The Battle of Lexington, (1877). The Battles of Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolutionary War. They were fought on April 19, 1775 in Middlesex County, Province of Massachusetts Bay within the towns of Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (Arlington), and Cambridge. The battles marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies in the mainland of British North America. From " Our Country: a Household History for All Readers, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time", Volume 2, by Benson J. Lossing. [Johnson & Miles, New York, 1877]
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This print captures the intensity and chaos of "The Battle of Lexington" during the American Revolutionary War. Created by Felix Octavius Carr Darley in 1877, this engraving depicts a significant moment in history that marked the outbreak of open armed conflict between Great Britain and its thirteen colonies. In April 1775, within Middlesex County, Massachusetts Bay, towns like Lexington, Concord, Lincoln, Menotomy (Arlington), and Cambridge became battlegrounds for freedom. The image showcases brave men fighting for their rights as they engage in fierce combat with guns blazing. The minutemen valiantly defend their land against British forces. Felix Darley's detailed artwork transports us back to the eighteenth century when rebellion was brewing in America. This historical piece from "Our Country: a Household History for All Readers" by Benson J. Lossing serves as a visual reminder of the sacrifices made by those who fought for independence. As we gaze upon this print, we are reminded of the significance of these battles that ignited a revolution which ultimately led to the birth of a new nation - The United States of America. It is through moments like these that we honor our past and appreciate the bravery and determination shown by our ancestors.
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