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Fine soldiers in a lost war
It is inevitable that the men and events of wars won endure in the
public memory far longer than those that are lost. The history of
America in the 18th century is confusing to many, because in the
space of a few years those who were once allies and friends in
shared adversity became bitter enemies. The British were seen by
the emergent nation as ruthless and incompetent blackguards who
were summarily rejected in the name of enlightenment and liberty.
Predictably the truth is somewhat different. Upon reflection it is
implausible that the same army that had fought so brilliantly
during the Seven Years War in Europe and the New World and would
demonstrate its superiority again against Napoleon's French should
fall so appallingly. The British Army always had its share of
brilliant and capable soldiers who served across all ranks and this
excellent book recounts the careers of some of them in a most
compelling way. Here are soldiers fighting a war in a huge
landscape-outnumbered, under resourced and poorly supported by the
home government in every way; here also are the men who lost
America but saved Canada. Several would resign rather than fight a
war they knew to be unwinnable; some were notable battlefield
commanders who would fight against the odds only to fall, 'when
glory was in view.' This book, originally published under the title
Some British Soldiers in America, encourages a reconsideration of
the role and performance of serving British soldiers who,
irrespective of the cause, endeavoured to do their duty during the
American War of Independence.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1901 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1898 Edition.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
Fine soldiers in a lost war
It is inevitable that the men and events of wars won endure in the
public memory far longer than those that are lost. The history of
America in the 18th century is confusing to many, because in the
space of a few years those who were once allies and friends in
shared adversity became bitter enemies. The British were seen by
the emergent nation as ruthless and incompetent blackguards who
were summarily rejected in the name of enlightenment and liberty.
Predictably the truth is somewhat different. Upon reflection it is
implausible that the same army that had fought so brilliantly
during the Seven Years War in Europe and the New World and would
demonstrate its superiority again against Napoleon's French should
fall so appallingly. The British Army always had its share of
brilliant and capable soldiers who served across all ranks and this
excellent book recounts the careers of some of them in a most
compelling way. Here are soldiers fighting a war in a huge
landscape-outnumbered, under resourced and poorly supported by the
home government in every way; here also are the men who lost
America but saved Canada. Several would resign rather than fight a
war they knew to be unwinnable; some were notable battlefield
commanders who would fight against the odds only to fall, 'when
glory was in view.' This book, originally published under the title
Some British Soldiers in America, encourages a reconsideration of
the role and performance of serving British soldiers who,
irrespective of the cause, endeavoured to do their duty during the
American War of Independence.
Leonaur editions are newly typeset and are not facsimiles; each
title is available in softcover and hardback with dustjacket; our
hardbacks are cloth bound and feature gold foil lettering on their
spines and fabric head and tail bands.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
"Yes, I should think so!" Mart said, satisfied with the expression.
"Did you ever see anything like that before? It ain't made of wax
nor anything else that folks ever made. It's alive! I felt of it.
It looks like velvet and satin and all them lovely store things;
but it doesn't feel so; it feels alive, and it grew. But, Sallie
Calkins, if you should live a hundred years, and guess all the
time, you never could guess where I got it. Sallie Calkins, if
you'll believe it, Dirk gave it to me!"
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1898. Three manuscripts of Sir Richard F. Burton, the English
explorer and writer, published posthumously. Edited with a preface
and brief notes by W.H. Wilkins. Contents: The Jew: General opinion
of the Jew - Opinion of the Jew in England - The Jew of the Holy
Land and his destiny - The Jew and the Talmud - Continuity of
tradition in the East; The Gypsy (notes on modern "Chinganology"):
Indian affinities of the gypsies - Claims and pretensions of M.
Paul Bataillard - A review of M. Paul Bataillard's reviews;
Topographical notes on the gypsies and the jats; El Islam or The
Rank of Muhammedanism among the religions of the world.
This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book
may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages,
poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the
original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We
believe this work is culturally important, and despite the
imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of
our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works
worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in
the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.
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