The Watch Fires Of '76 (1895)

The Watch Fires of '76 is a historical novel written by Samuel Adams Drake in 1895. The book is set during the American Revolutionary War and follows the story of a young boy named Jack Hazlitt. Jack is a patriot who joins the Continental Army and fights against the British. The novel is divided into three parts, each focusing on a different phase of the war.The first part of the book describes the events leading up to the war and the initial battles between the colonists and the British. Jack's father is a loyalist, which causes tension between him and his son. Jack eventually decides to join the patriots and leaves his family to fight for freedom.The second part of the book follows Jack's experiences as a soldier in the Continental Army. He participates in several battles, including the Battle of Bunker Hill and the Battle of Saratoga. He also becomes friends with several important figures in the American Revolution, including George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.The final part of the book describes the end of the war and the signing of the Treaty of Paris. Jack returns home to his family, who have also become patriots, and the novel ends with a celebration of their victory.Overall, The Watch Fires of '76 is a thrilling and educational novel that provides a vivid portrayal of the American Revolution. It is an excellent choice for anyone interested in history or for those who enjoy a good adventure story.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.