9781025818801 - The Loyalists of Massachusetts: Their Memorials, Petitions and Claims von Jones, E Alfred (2 Ergebnisse)

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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Loyalists of Massachusetts Their Memorials, Petitions and Claims' provides a meticulously researched account of the men and women who remained steadfast in their allegiance to the British Crown during the American Revolution. Written by E. Alfred Jones, this significant historical work draws upon extensive primary source documents, including personal memorials and formal petitions for compensation submitted to the British government. It offers an invaluable look at the lives, professions, and eventual fates of those forced to flee their homes in the wake of the conflict.The book serves as both a historical narrative and a vital genealogical resource, detailing the specific losses and hardships endured by Massachusetts Loyalists. By examining their claims for property, income, and status, the work illuminates a side of the Revolutionary War that is often overlooked in traditional histories. Scholars and history enthusiasts will find detailed records that trace the migration of these individuals to Canada, Great Britain, and other parts of the empire, contributing to a deeper understanding of the political and social divisions of the era. This volume remains an essential reference for those studying the American Revolutionary period, colonial New England, and the origins of the United Empire Loyalists.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.