This definitive book offers a comprehensive and detailed account of the American Revolution from 1776 to 1782 through a curated selection of primary source documents, including letters, speeches, and articles. Readers gain a rare window into the revolutionary period and the people and events that pursued America's independence. Gibbes' authoritative research and analysis make this work an indispensable source for historians, students, and anyone interested in the American Revolution.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.