The history of the rise, progress, and establishment of the independence of the United States of America, Vol. 1 (of 3)

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"The history of the rise, progress, and establishment of the independence of the United States of America" by William Gordon is a historical account written in the late 18th or early 19th century. The work sets out to trace the development of the thirteen American colonies, their social and political evolution, and the events that led to the American Revolution and independence from Britain. The book is thorough in scope, aiming not only to document the military conflict but also to include the origins and internal dynamics of each colony. The opening of this account begins with a prefatory essay on the value and purpose of historical writing, emphasizing a commitment to truth and impartiality in recounting events. This is followed by a detailed table of contents outlining the structure of the book as a series of letters.