Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777

by Nicholas Cresswell

21 chapters10h 18mEnglish1924

About this book

Against his family's wishes, the son of an English landowner emigrates to America in 1774 for reasons he won't reveal. His adventures take him from Barbados to trade cotton, to the Ohio frontier in search of farmland, and back to the ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. Refusing to fight for the American side, fearing death in prison, and with his money running out, he struggles to find a way back to England. Amazing adventures and fascinating observations of life, politics, piracy, survival in Indian country, and parties at George Washington's house during this critical period in America's history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)

Chapters (20)

1Preparations

1196

2The Voyage-First glimpses

821

3Virginia-Illness-Barbados pt.1

2144

4Virginia-Illness-Barbados pt.2

2056

5Virginia Again-Proposed Trip to Illinois

2732

6Over Hills and Stream-The Kentucky River pt.1

1845

7Over Hills and Stream-The Kentucky River pt. 2

1574

8The Ohio River-The Indian Territory pt.1

2492

9The Ohio River-The Indian Territory pt.2

2343

10Back in Virginia-News of the Revolution pt.1

1660

11Back in Virginia-News of the Revolution pt.2

1988

12Attempt to Leave-Suspected as a Spy

2410

13A Winter of Discontent pt.1

1887

14A Winter of Discontent pt.2

1838

15Hampton-Williamsburg-Voyage to New York

1702

16Two Months in New York Harbour pt.1

1784

17Two Months in New York Harbour pt.2

2054

18General Washington-The Colonies

2509

19Return Voyage-Edale Once More

1588

20Appendix-Comparative Table of Dates

109

Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777

About this book

Chapters (20)

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