Benson John Lossing was an American historian, known best for his illustrated books on the American Revolution and American Civil War and features in Harper's Magazine. He was a charter trustee of Vassar College. Wikipedia
Born: February 12, 1813, Beekman, NY
Died: June 3, 1891 (age 78 years), Dover Plains, NY
Books
The Pictorial Field-book of the Revolution: Or, Illustrations, by Pen and Pencil, of the History, Biography, Scenery, Relics, and Traditions of the War for Independence
1850
History of the United States
2015
Our Country: A Household History of the United States for All Readers, from the Discovery of America to the Present Time
1875
Harper's Encyclopædia of United States History from 458 A.D. to 1909: Based Upon the Plan of Benson John Lossing...
1905
Biographical Sketches of the Signers of the Declaration of American Independence: The Declaration Historically Considered;
2015
An Outline History of the United States
1875
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