Detail View: JCB Map Collection: A Plan of the Action at Breeds Hill*, on the 17th of June 1775. Between the American Forces, and The British Troops. *Erroneously called Bunkers Hill.
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Accession Number:
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9128
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File Name:
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9128-2
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Call number:
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D797 S664a
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Map title:
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A Plan of the Action at Breeds Hill*, on the 17th of June 1775. Between the American Forces, and The British Troops. *Erroneously called Bunkers Hill.
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Place of Publication:
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N. York [New York]
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Publisher:
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C. Smith [Charles Smith]
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Publication date:
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[1797]
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Map size height:
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23.3 cm.
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Map size width:
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21 cm.
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Item description:
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fold-out engraved map; following p. 4
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Geographical description:
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A plan of the action which took place at Breed's Hill in Charlestown, Massachusetts. Includes lines of attack, movements of ships, fortifications, Warren's redoubt, and part of Boston harbor. Includes scale, compass rose, location of the Charles and Mystic rivers.
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Source author:
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Smith, Charles, 1768-1808
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Source title:
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The American war, from 1775 to 1783, with plans
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Source place:
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New-York : Printed for C. Smith, bookseller and stationer, no. 51, Maiden Lane, 1797
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Geographic Area:
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North America
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Historical notes:
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The battle of Bunker's Hill, actually conducted at Breed's Hill, resulted in a dearly-bought British victory. Despite losing the battle, and thus control of Boston to the British, the campaign was seen as the first step towards American independence.Dr. Joseph Warren, prominent Boston physician, was commisioned major general, but chose to fight as a private under Colonel William Prescott, and died at this battle. His redoubt is shown on this plan.Image placed horizontally on page.
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Normalized date:
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1797
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Creator:
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David Martin
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