American Loyalist Troops 1775-84,
by René Chartrand

In this 450th title in the famous Osprey Man-at-Arms Series, René Chartrand uses newly discovered material to offer a more modern analysis of the American Provincial Corps. Packed with new photographs, completely new and up-to-date text and illustrations from the renown Gerry Embleton this book examines the history of the nearly 50,000 American volunteers who fought on the side of King George in the American War for Independance. It is a tight little study that provides updated and comprehensive information on unit identities, commanders, strengths, areas of enlistment, combat record, tactics, uniforms, and equipment. It is a must for your military library.

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Hell on the East River: British Prison Ships in the American Revolution,
by Larry Lowenthal

      Few people have heard of New York's Wallabout Bay on the Brooklyn shore of the East River or know the terrible story of the American sailors who were imprisoned there on wretched hulks like The Jersey. Probably more Americans died there than in all the battles of the War for Independence. The author, Larry Lowenthal, uses prisoners' own accounts to describe the agony of imprisonment. He anaylises the number of deaths, examines the reasons for the tragedy, and describes the 100-year sturggle to erect the Prison Ship Martyrs' monument in Fort Greene Park, Brooklyn, NY.

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174 pages. Softcover. Illustrated. $15.00
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Benedict Arnold's Army: The 1775 American Invasion of Canada During the Revolutionary War,
by Arthur S. Lefkowitz

      The Arnold Expedition is one of the greatest adventure stories in American history. Based upon extensive primary sources and a keen understanding of the terrain, Benedict Arnold's Army examines in great detail this largely unknown but important period of the Revolution.
       An award-winning author, Arthur Lefkowitz provides key insights into Arnold's character during the earliest phase of his military career, revealing his aggressive nature, his need for recognition, his experience as a competitive businessman, and his obsession with honor. When readers close this book, they will understand for the first time what started one of Washington's favorite and most capable officers down the fateful path to treason.

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384 pages. Hardcover. Illustrated by George Woodbridge $23.00
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Benedict Arnold in the Company of Heroes: The Lives of the Extraordinary Patriots Who Followed Arnold to Canada at the Start of the American Revolution,
by Arthur S. Lefkowitz

      Hundreds of Men followed Col. Benedict Arnold northward on his famous expedition to capture Quebec in late December 1775. These men continued fighting after Arnold fell wounded and only surrendered when hopelessly outnumbered and trapped inside the city. Author Arthur Lefkowitz explains who were these men and what became of them in a fresh and compelling way.
      An award-winning writer on the American Revolution, Lefkowitz spent years searching through archival materials to paint portraits of Arnold’s amazing cast of veterans whose fates offer a fascinating glimpse into the lives of early American patriots. This original monograph begins with an overview of the failed Canadian invasion before following these men into prison (where some devised intricate plots to break out and even seize weapons to capture the city). Despite their hardships, many returned to the rebel army to continue their fight for independence.

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312 pages. Hardcover. Illustrated. Maps $30.00
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The Revolution's Last Men: The Soldiers Behind the Photographs,
by Don N. Hagist
       During the Civil War it was realized that only a handful of veterans of the American Revolution still survived. Six of these men were photographed and interviewed for an 1864 book by Reverend E. B. Hillard. Their images have captivated generations since then; but the biographies accompanying these photographs were garbled and distorted, containing information that ranged from inaccurate to implausible.
       Now, for the first time the military careers of these men have been researched in detail using a wide range of primary sources. The result is a new perspective on the actual service of these soldiers, along with new details of their relatively quiet postwar lives. The Revolution’s Last Men presents the original biographical interviews published in 1864, pension depositions and other first-hand accounts given by each man later in life, and an up-to-date biography examining each soldier’s service and discussing the inaccuracies and uncertainties of the previously published accounts.
       To complement the photographs taken in 1864, original drawings depict the men as they may have appeared when they were soldiers, using current research on military artifacts and material culture. Also included are additional photographs of some of the men that were not part of the 1864 collection. This book puts their service into perspective and allows these men to be appreciated for who they really were and for their great and unique service to their country.

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256 pages. Illustrated. Photos. Hardcover. $28.00 List.
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Bergen County Voices from the American Revolution:
Soldiers and Residents in Their Own Words,
by Todd W. Braisted
       Bergen County saw much of the American Revolution from its own doorstep. Close to British-occupied New York City, this corner of New Jersey was divided by the Revolution. Some people were staunch Loyalists or Patriots, in disagreement with their families and neighbors; others wavered or remained neutral, while still others changed their minds as was expedient. In the end, the years of hostilities led to massive damage and upheaval within the community as men either left home or stayed nearby to fight for or against secession from Great Britain. After the war, their pension applications allow glimpses into their experiences. Compiled and edited by local historian and Revolutionary War expert Todd W. Braisted, these are the stories of the Revolutionary soldiers of Bergen County. Well researched, this book is a worthwhile acquisition for any Revolutionary War buff.

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192 pages. Softcover. Illustrated. Maps. $21.99 List.
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The Artillery Never Gained More Honour:
The British Artillery in the 1776 Valcour Island and 1777 Saratoga Campaigns,
by Douglas R. Cubbison
       This illustrated history highlights the efforts and contributions of the British Corps of Artillery in the Valcour Island campaign of 1776 and the Saratoga Campaign of 1777, recounting the participation by both the British Royal Artillery and that of the Hesse Hanau Artillery, who served as hired allies of the British. It focuses on the tactical, logistical, and command functions of the Royal Artillery by making considerable use of primary sources, many of them utilized for the first time in this study. It concludes with a detailed examination of the British artillery pieces used during this campaign and makes an effort to identify the current location of all documented Saratoga artillery pieces. The author is currently employed as the command historian for the U.S. Army's 10th Mountain Division, Fort Drum.

198 pages. Softcover. Heavily Illustrated. Maps. $20.00
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Memoir of a Revolutionary Soldier:
The Narrative of Joseph Plumb Martin,
by Joseph Plumb Martin
       Better known as "Private Yankee Doodle," this is a must-have book for all students of the American Revolution. A wide-eyed teenager when he first enlisted, Martin served for nearly the entire eight year war. Here, he recounts in grim detail his harrowing confrontations with gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle. It is an invaluable memoir from an ordinary man in extraordinary times. This particular edition is a reprint of the 1830 edition published by Glazier, Masters & Co., Hallowell, Maine.

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176 pages. Softcover. $8.00
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