The American Revolution: Writings from the War of Independence (Library of America)
This is the newest volume from the Library of America, which  aims to make major classics of American literature available in  reasonably priced, archival editions. Editor Rhodehamel, the  Norris Foundation Curator of American History at the Huntington  Library in San Marino, CA, has assembled a comprehensive  collection of over 120 pieces by more than 70 Revolution-era  writers from both sides of the War of Indepedence. The book  begins with Paul Revere's personal account of his famous ride in  April 1775 and ends with a description of George Washington's  resignation from the command of the Continental Army in December  1783. Other selections include letters, speeches, and newspaper  articles. The authors range from the famous (Benjamin Franklin,  George Washington, Thomas Paine) to more obscure American and  British observers of signal events. The collection contains  eyewitness accounts of just about every significant development  during the Revolution. At the book's end one can find a long  section that includes a chronology, biographical sketches of the  authors, and other notes on the texts. Highly recommended for  all academic and public libraries. T.J. Schaeper, St.  Bonaventure Univ., NYCopyright 2001 Reed Business Information, Inc.