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PG-P.776.021
26 Jun 1776:42 (2479)
Now published (price two shillings) with large allowance to
those who buy per the dozen, The Fall of British Tyranny:
Or, American Liberty Triumphant. The First Campaign, a
Tragi-Comedy of 5 acts, containing 26 scenes; amongst which
are the following, viz. a pleasing scene between Roger and
Dick, two shepherds, near Lexington. Clarissa, &c. A very
moving scene, on the Death of Doctor Warren, &c. in a
chamber near Boston, the morning after the Battle at Bunker
Hill. A humorous scene, between the boatswain and a sailor
on board a man of war, near Norfolk, in Virginia. Two very
laughable scenes, between this boatswain, two sailors, and
the cook; exhibiting specimens of seafaring oratory, and
peculiar eloquence of those Sons of Neptune, Touching
Tories, Convicts and Black Regulars, and between Lord
Kidnapper and the boatswain. A very black scene, between
Lord Kidnapper and Major Cudjo. A religious scene, between
Lord Kidnapper, Chaplain and Captain. A scene, The Lord
Mayor, &c. going to St. James's with the address. A droll
scene, a Council of War in Boston, between Admiral
Tombstone, Elboe-Room, Mr. Caper, Clinton, and Earl Percy. A
diverting scene, between a Whig and a Tory. A spirited
scene, between General Prescot and colonel Allen. A
shocking scene, A Dungeon, between Col. Allen and an Officer
of the Guard. Two affecting scenes, Boston after the flight
of the Regulars from Lexington, between Lord Boston,
messenger and Officer of the Guard. A patriotic scene in
the Camp at Cambridge, between the Generals Washington, Lee,
and Putnam, &c. &c. With a Dedication, Preface, Address of
the Goddess of Liberty to the Congress. Dramatis Personae
Prologue, Epilogue, &c. A Song in Praise of King Tammany,
the American Saint. A truly dramatic performance,
interspersed with wit, huour, burlesque, and seriou matter,
which cannot fail of affording abundant entertainment to
readers of every disposition. The whole comprised in 73
pages octavo, and a new and beautiful type. Enquire of the
printers.
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