Ahearn, Bill. Muskets of the Revolution and the French & Indian Wars. See my post on Bill and his collection on the main page from October 2014. This is a great book, and Mr. Ahearn is a true gentleman, as well as a first-rate collector.
Anderson, Fred. The Crucible of War.
This is not light reading, but it does an excellent job of placing the detailed events of North America he narrates into a global political and societal context.
Anderson, Fred. A People's Army.
Barsotti, John J., ed. Scoouwa ; Janes Smith Indian captivity Narrative - Ohio Historical Society - This is another classic account of a soldier captured after Braddock's defeat who lived with the tribe that captured and adopted him for several years.
Brumwell, Stephen. White Devil.
Conn, Kevin, “The Lenape Origins of an Independent America: The Catalyst of Pontiac’s War, 1763-65.” https://allthingsliberty.com/2020/01/the-lenape-origins-of-an-independent-america-the-catalyst-of-pontiacs-war-1763-1765/
This source is merely an article, not a full-scale work like these others, but as the author, I am rather partial to it. It takes the background of Lenape, the French & Indian War, the Treaty of Easton, and Pontiac’s War to demonstrate the Lenape instigation of the first breach between Crown and Colonists that eventually led to the American Revolution.
If you like it, look on the same site for my article on Tory spy and partisan James Moody.
Flexner, James. Lord of the Mohawks. (Other editions titled Mohawk Baronet). This is an excellent biography of one of the most remarkable men in colonial American history, a man who began with nothing, and climbed his way to one of the richest men in North America, an English baronet, and a full member and leader of the Mohawk tribe.
Gale, Ryan. A Soldier-Like Way.
Goldstein, Eric. The Brown Bess; An Identification Guide and Illustrated Study of Britain's Most Famous Musket. This is quite simply the best book on variations of the Brown Bess that I have ever seen. Excellent color photographs and great comparisons of locks and other details that make identification and differentiation of Brown Bess styles a snap. One word of warning: after reading this book, you will become a Brown Bess snob and at least subconsciously, you will look for that Long Land Pattern in a reenactor's hands, and you will feel a faint twinge of disappointment when you see "Grice, 1762" on his lockplate.
Kraft, Herbert C. The Lenape-Delaware Indian Heritage
Mullins, Jim. Of Sorts for Provincials.
This is an excellent quick reference for both novices and knowledgeable readers alike. Profusely illustrated with color photos, it gives a great deal of information. Whether you pick it up to answer a specific question or just to drool over the photographs, it is rewarding.
Nash, Gary. Red, White, and Black. - This is a revisionist look at the settlement of North America. Although Nash clearly sympathizes with First Peoples and attacks the standard narrative of Anglo-American settlement, he has a lot of detailed and thought-provoking material.
Richards, Jay. Flames along the Delaware.
This book, directly narrating events in NJ during the French and Indian War, has a good deal of information about the NJ Frontier Guard. Much of it is taken directly from well-researched contemporary newspaper accounts. The one criticism I have, is that although Richards gives a good bibliography, he does not give specific footnotes.
This is an excellent quick reference for both novices and knowledgeable readers alike. Profusely illustrated with color photos, it gives a great deal of information. Whether you pick it up to answer a specific question or just to drool over the photographs, it is rewarding.
Nash, Gary. Red, White, and Black. - This is a revisionist look at the settlement of North America. Although Nash clearly sympathizes with First Peoples and attacks the standard narrative of Anglo-American settlement, he has a lot of detailed and thought-provoking material.
Penn, William. William Penn's own account of the Lenni Lenape -Middle Atlantic Press
Rettig, Donald R. Observations on the American Backcountry 1728-1836.
Rettig, Donald R. Observations on the American Backcountry 1728-1836.
Richards, Jay. Flames along the Delaware.
This book, directly narrating events in NJ during the French and Indian War, has a good deal of information about the NJ Frontier Guard. Much of it is taken directly from well-researched contemporary newspaper accounts. The one criticism I have, is that although Richards gives a good bibliography, he does not give specific footnotes.
Seaver, James E., ed. The Life of Mary Jamison - one of the classic captivity narratives.
Sipe, Hale. The Indian Chiefs of Pennsylvania and The Indian Wars of Pennsylvania
Rivinus, William M. The Red Man in Bucks County
Wallace, Paul A.W. Indians In Pennsylvania
Weslager, C.A. The Delaware Indians
Note; Check out The Wennawoods Publishing Co. -Lots of good stuff!
Zeisberger, David. History of the Northern American Indians in the 18th Century-Hubert and Schwarze Wennawoods Publishing co.
Weslager, C.A. The Delaware Indians
Note; Check out The Wennawoods Publishing Co. -Lots of good stuff!
Zeisberger, David. History of the Northern American Indians in the 18th Century-Hubert and Schwarze Wennawoods Publishing co.
You should check out the book 'Colonial Tribulation' highlighting the NJ Blues Reg. during the F&I War. I am the author and would appreciate you sharing it with the public. Thanks! Greg Casterline.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip! I'll have to check it out.
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