Of Yankee granite : $b An account of the building of the Bunker Hill Monument
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"Of Yankee Granite: An Account of the Building of the Bunker Hill Monument" by E. H. Cameron is a historical account written in the mid-20th century. The book meticulously details the ambitious project of constructing the Bunker Hill Monument, which serves as a tribute to those who fought in the pivotal Battle of Bunker Hill during the American Revolutionary War. With an emphasis on both the engineering feats and the community efforts surrounding the monument’s erection, the book presents a lens into the society and technologies of the early 19th century. Cameron's narrative unfolds the complicated journey of the monument's construction, beginning with the formation of the Bunker Hill Monument Association in 1823, initiated by concerned citizens who sought to commemorate the historical significance of the battle site. It recounts various challenges, from fund-raising efforts involving private donations and charity fairs to the technical hurdles of quarrying granite and employing the f
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