Publisher's Synopsis
""West Cambridge On The Nineteenth Of April, 1775: An Address"" is a historical book written by Samuel Abbot Smith in 1864. The book is about the events that took place in West Cambridge (now known as Arlington), Massachusetts on April 19, 1775, which is considered the first day of the American Revolution. Smith's address provides a detailed account of the events that occurred in West Cambridge on that day, including the arrival of British soldiers, the exchange of gunfire between the British and American militiamen, and the subsequent retreat of the British troops. The author also discusses the significance of these events in the larger context of the American Revolution and the fight for independence from British rule. Overall, ""West Cambridge On The Nineteenth Of April, 1775: An Address"" is a valuable historical resource for anyone interested in the early days of the American Revolution and the events that led to the birth of a new nation.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.