Offered in this lot is a First Edition of "The Boys Of '76", by Charles Carleton Coffin, 1903, Harper & Brothers publishers, profusely illustrated with woodcuts and engravings including many maps and battle plans. This is a classic 1876 history book originally aimed at children aged ten and older, and it provides a highly narrative, gripping account of the military campaigns, tactical realities, and personal sacrifices that shaped the American Revolutionary War. It chronologically covers major battles from the first shots fired at Lexington and Concord to the final American victory at Yorktown. Focuses heavily on the everyday soldiers, the "boys", who served in the Continental Army, the author explores the strategic maneuvers and leadership of George Washington alongside key figures like Henry Knox and Paul Revere. Charles Carleton Coffin (1823-1896) was an American journalist, war correspondent, author and politician. Coffin was one of the best-known newspaper correspondents of the American Civil War. He was present during the first Battle of Bull Run in 1861. He has been called "the Ernie Pyle of his era, and a biographer, W.E. Griffis, referred to him as "a soldier of the pen and knight of the truth." The green cloth bound gold gilt illustrated hardcover is in good overall condition, gold gilt is bright, cover illustration of battle scene is clear. Covers and spine exhibit slight scuffing and soiling. Intact pages exhibit age tanning and slight foxing. Measures 6.625"W x 9.125"L x 1.5"D, weight is 2lb, 14oz.