Thomas F. (hardtack) -
While not the easiest read, this is an interesting account of who the American Loyalists were and how they fared during the Revolutionary War and afterward. I hadn't known how Britain did its best to help emigrated Loyalists---those who left the 'Colonies'---after the war, an assistance the author says is a credit to Britain.
And it was interesting the effect emigrated Loyalists had on other area of the British Empire, and how numerous Loyalists who stayed or returned to the new country contributed to it or even served in high office. And I was surprised the majority of Loyalists---approximately 50%--- were farmers. American history as taught in the schools, or even in the movies, leads us to believe otherwise.
However, I believe this is not a book for the common reader, but would only be of interest to someone interested in all aspects of our country's history.
And it was interesting the effect emigrated Loyalists had on other area of the British Empire, and how numerous Loyalists who stayed or returned to the new country contributed to it or even served in high office. And I was surprised the majority of Loyalists---approximately 50%--- were farmers. American history as taught in the schools, or even in the movies, leads us to believe otherwise.
However, I believe this is not a book for the common reader, but would only be of interest to someone interested in all aspects of our country's history.
