Author: Stuart Reid
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782005242
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.
Redcoat Officer
Author: Stuart Reid
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782005242
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1782005242
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 169
Book Description
The commissioned officer ranks in the British Army from 1740-1815 were almost entirely composed of the affluent and educated the sons of the landed gentry, the wealthy, and other professional people. This title looks at the enlistment, training, daily life and combat experiences of the typical British officer in the crucial periods of the North American conflicts, the American Revolution, and the Napoleonic Wars. It compliments the author's previous treatments in Warrior 19 British Redcoat 1740-93 and Warrior 20 British Redcoat (2) 1793-1815, which deal exclusively with the common infantryman, and balances these discussions through a look at the 'fellows in silk stockings'. Particular emphasis is placed on the experiences and activities in North America in the late 18th century.
Redcoat
Author: Richard Holmes
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393052114
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Based on the letters and diaries of the British soldiers who served as the backbone of the army from 1760 to 1860, this illuminating book is rich in the history of a fascinating era. of illustrations.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393052114
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 542
Book Description
Based on the letters and diaries of the British soldiers who served as the backbone of the army from 1760 to 1860, this illuminating book is rich in the history of a fascinating era. of illustrations.
A Redcoat's Perspective on the Battle of Breed's Hill
Author: Sean Michael Keegan
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1425756840
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
The "backstory" of a reenactor's role model.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1425756840
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 58
Book Description
The "backstory" of a reenactor's role model.
The Junior Culper Spy Ring
Author: Gary W. Griffiths
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477151338
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The story takes us back to the early days of the American Revolution when the war was not going well for the Americans. After the fall of Long Island to the British and their occupation of New York City, the Culper Spy Ring was organized by a group of Americans living in New York City. The spy ring was known only to handful of trusted Americans, including General George Washington. The story takes us back to the early days of the American Revolution when the war was not going well for the Americans. After the fall of Long Island to the British and their occupation of New York City, the Culper Spy Ring was organized by a group of Americans living in New York City. The spy ring was known only to handful of trusted Americans, including General George Washington. They come to realize family and friends are even more important during times of great stress, uncertainty, and danger. Their bravery, support, and love for each other help turn the tide of war in their favor. It's only through their ability to trust each other they're able to overcome the challenges confronting them. In the end, it's a story about dedication, personal growth, and love.
Publisher: Xlibris Corporation
ISBN: 1477151338
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 149
Book Description
The story takes us back to the early days of the American Revolution when the war was not going well for the Americans. After the fall of Long Island to the British and their occupation of New York City, the Culper Spy Ring was organized by a group of Americans living in New York City. The spy ring was known only to handful of trusted Americans, including General George Washington. The story takes us back to the early days of the American Revolution when the war was not going well for the Americans. After the fall of Long Island to the British and their occupation of New York City, the Culper Spy Ring was organized by a group of Americans living in New York City. The spy ring was known only to handful of trusted Americans, including General George Washington. They come to realize family and friends are even more important during times of great stress, uncertainty, and danger. Their bravery, support, and love for each other help turn the tide of war in their favor. It's only through their ability to trust each other they're able to overcome the challenges confronting them. In the end, it's a story about dedication, personal growth, and love.
A People's Army
Author: Fred Anderson
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807838284
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A People’s Army documents the many distinctions between British regulars and Massachusetts provincial troops during the Seven Years' War. Originally published by UNC Press in 1984, the book was the first investigation of colonial military life to give equal attention to official records and to the diaries and other writings of the common soldier. The provincials' own accounts of their experiences in the campaign amplify statistical profiles that define the men, both as civilians and as soldiers. These writings reveal in intimate detail their misadventures, the drudgery of soldiering, the imminence of death, and the providential world view that helped reconcile them to their condition and to the war.
Publisher: UNC Press Books
ISBN: 0807838284
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 293
Book Description
A People’s Army documents the many distinctions between British regulars and Massachusetts provincial troops during the Seven Years' War. Originally published by UNC Press in 1984, the book was the first investigation of colonial military life to give equal attention to official records and to the diaries and other writings of the common soldier. The provincials' own accounts of their experiences in the campaign amplify statistical profiles that define the men, both as civilians and as soldiers. These writings reveal in intimate detail their misadventures, the drudgery of soldiering, the imminence of death, and the providential world view that helped reconcile them to their condition and to the war.
The Red Coat
Author: Dolley Carlson
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510743324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Think Downton Abbey, set in the heart of Boston Irish domestic worker Norah King's decision to ask her wealthy employer, Caroline Parker, for an elegant red coat that the Beacon Hill matriarch has marked for donation ignites a series of events that neither woman could have fathomed. The unlikely exchange will impact their respective daughters and families for generations to come, from the coat's original owner, marriage-minded collegian Cordelia Parker, to the determined and spirited King sisters of South Boston, Rosemary, Kay, and Rita. As all of these young women experience the realities of life – love and loss, conflict and joy, class prejudices and unexpected prospects – the red coat reveals the distinction between cultures, generations, and landscapes in Boston during the 1940s and 50s, a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Meet the proud, working-class Irish and staid, upper-class Brahmins through the contrasting lives of these two families and their friends and neighbors. See how the Parkers and the Kings each overcome sudden tragedy with resolve and triumph. And witness the profound impact of a mother’s heart on her children’s souls. Carlson brings us front and center with her knowing weave of Celtic passion – both tragic and joyful – words of wisdom, romance, humor, and historical events. Dive into Boston feet first! The Red Coat is a rich novel that chronicles the legacy of Boston from both sides of the city, Southie and the Hill.
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
ISBN: 1510743324
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 604
Book Description
Think Downton Abbey, set in the heart of Boston Irish domestic worker Norah King's decision to ask her wealthy employer, Caroline Parker, for an elegant red coat that the Beacon Hill matriarch has marked for donation ignites a series of events that neither woman could have fathomed. The unlikely exchange will impact their respective daughters and families for generations to come, from the coat's original owner, marriage-minded collegian Cordelia Parker, to the determined and spirited King sisters of South Boston, Rosemary, Kay, and Rita. As all of these young women experience the realities of life – love and loss, conflict and joy, class prejudices and unexpected prospects – the red coat reveals the distinction between cultures, generations, and landscapes in Boston during the 1940s and 50s, a time of change, challenge, and opportunity. Meet the proud, working-class Irish and staid, upper-class Brahmins through the contrasting lives of these two families and their friends and neighbors. See how the Parkers and the Kings each overcome sudden tragedy with resolve and triumph. And witness the profound impact of a mother’s heart on her children’s souls. Carlson brings us front and center with her knowing weave of Celtic passion – both tragic and joyful – words of wisdom, romance, humor, and historical events. Dive into Boston feet first! The Red Coat is a rich novel that chronicles the legacy of Boston from both sides of the city, Southie and the Hill.
Revolutionary Camden
Author: Derek Smith
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476696160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
"Camden seems to have an evil genius about it. Whatever is attempted near that place is unfortunate." These words were spoken by American Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene just days after his defeat at the battle of Hobkirk Hill. With the war at a stalemate in the north, the British had turned their attention to the southern provinces with renewed vigor, and in 1780, the frontier village of Camden, South Carolina, found itself at the bloody epicenter of the American Revolution. This book is a history of Camden during the Revolutionary War, where it functioned as a keystone stronghold in the Crown's plan to quell the rebellion in the Carolinas and Georgia.The scene of two major battles and more than a dozen lesser clashes, Camden represents a brutal yet fascinating chapter in the history of the American Revolution.
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 1476696160
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 301
Book Description
"Camden seems to have an evil genius about it. Whatever is attempted near that place is unfortunate." These words were spoken by American Maj. Gen. Nathanael Greene just days after his defeat at the battle of Hobkirk Hill. With the war at a stalemate in the north, the British had turned their attention to the southern provinces with renewed vigor, and in 1780, the frontier village of Camden, South Carolina, found itself at the bloody epicenter of the American Revolution. This book is a history of Camden during the Revolutionary War, where it functioned as a keystone stronghold in the Crown's plan to quell the rebellion in the Carolinas and Georgia.The scene of two major battles and more than a dozen lesser clashes, Camden represents a brutal yet fascinating chapter in the history of the American Revolution.
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Languages : en
Pages : 958
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Munsey's Magazine
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Pages : 976
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One Skin for an Overlander
Author: Robert Denis Whittle
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847533116
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This novel is a captivating story of the early conquest and settlement of Australia. The main characters are a pioneering family and an Aboriginal tribe that meet in tense and often brutal circumstances. The story graphically shows the differences and misunderstandings when the new world meets the old. Conflict is never far away from the reader as the story twists and turns among the stark and beautiful backdrop of the Australian bush. The native Australians, known as Aborigines, with their 40,000 years of culture and diversity help to paint a detailed picture of early life in pre-white man days in Australia. The story takes an unusual turn when 7 white men are hanged for killing Aborigines, an almost unheard of event in the 19th century, in a brutal colonial world.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1847533116
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 286
Book Description
This novel is a captivating story of the early conquest and settlement of Australia. The main characters are a pioneering family and an Aboriginal tribe that meet in tense and often brutal circumstances. The story graphically shows the differences and misunderstandings when the new world meets the old. Conflict is never far away from the reader as the story twists and turns among the stark and beautiful backdrop of the Australian bush. The native Australians, known as Aborigines, with their 40,000 years of culture and diversity help to paint a detailed picture of early life in pre-white man days in Australia. The story takes an unusual turn when 7 white men are hanged for killing Aborigines, an almost unheard of event in the 19th century, in a brutal colonial world.