Col. David Fanning's Narrative of His Exploits and Adventures as a Loyalist of North Carolina in the American Revolution (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A Loyalist’s riveting account of the American Revolution, now presented with restored text and scholarly context for today’s readers.

The Narrative of Col. David Fanning is a rare first‑person view from a Loyalist officer in the Carolina campaigns. This edition gathers the full manuscript and adds critical framing that helps readers understand the bias and perspective behind the original writings. An introduction by A. W. Savary places Fanning’s exploits in historical context, contrasting earlier American histories with a more nuanced view of Loyalists and their motives.

Readers will encounter a careful, documentary approach that pairs Fanning’s experiences with modern commentary. The book also engages with debates about the portrayal of Loyalists in traditional histories, offering a fuller, more balanced picture of the era.

• Restored manuscript text that preserves the author’s voice and historical details.


• Scholarly introductions and notes that frame the Loyalist side of the Revolution.


• Juxtaposition of contemporary perspectives with later historical analysis.


• Context for readers interested in memories of the Revolution, its controversies, and its lasting legacy.

Ideal for readers of early American history, military history, and reformulated views of the Revolutionary era.

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