{"product_id":"colonel-william-prescott-heroic-commander-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill","title":"Colonel William Prescott: Heroic Commander of the Battle of Bunker Hill","description":"Finalist, 2025 Army Historical Foundation Distinguished Writing Awards\n\n“…paints a positive picture of the exploits of William Prescott at the outset of the American Revolution.” – Historical Miniatures Gaming Society\n\nIn America, before the United States was established, there were a small number of select people and events that made such an impact on the great issues of the day that they changed the course of history. One such event was colonial Boston’s battle of Bunker Hill in June 1775. And, indisputably, the most important actor in that event was Massachusetts native Colonel William Prescott.\n\nPrescott was a humble and noble man of high integrity, a descendent of one of America’s earliest families, and an ardent patriot beloved by those who knew him best. The brave and determined stand made by Prescott and his hodgepodge of mostly inexperienced fighters, against a far more formidable British military force, demonstrated the American fighting spirit and spurred the drive for independence. Although Prescott's men twice threw back British assaults on their defenses, they were forced to retreat during a third assault. Prescott was one of the last to leave their makeshift fort, defending himself against the British bayonets with his triangular-bladed short sword. Prescott survived the famous battle and, as few others could claim, participated in a series of major events during the Revolutionary Era and the eventual establishment of the United States Constitution.\n\nWhile Bunker Hill has remained a touchstone, time and subsequent events have caused Prescott’s fame gradually to fade from memory. But were it not for Prescott’s extraordinary efforts in June 1775 the drive for Liberty might well have been delayed, if not abandoned altogether. This book tells the story of Prescott’s extraordinary life in an attempt to revive the legacy and fame of this true American hero.\n\nTable of Contents\n\nDedication\nChronology\nIntroduction\n\n1. The Battle of Bunker Hill: Part 1\n2. Searching For A Forgotten American Hero\n3. Frontier Family\n4. Colonial Farmer\n5. Civic Leader\n6. Embracing The Cause of Liberty\n7. War Begins\n8. The Battle of Bunker Hill: Part 2\n9. Bunker Hill: The Aftermath\n10. The Continental Army\n11. A Fresh Beginning, Then Rebellion\n12. Instituting A New Constitution\n13. Twilight Of A Life Well-Lived\n\nEpilogue\nAcknowledgements\nBibliography\nIndex\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 1636245684\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.1636245684.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Ryan, Donald R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43252539752509,"sku":"BVV.1636245684.VG","price":11.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/colonel-william-prescott-heroic-commander-of-the-battle-of-bunker-hill","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}