The Narrative of Colonel David Fanning (a Tory in the Revolutionary War With Great Britain): Giving an Account of His Adventures in North Carolina, From 1775 to 1783, as Written by Himself (Classic Re - Hardcover

David Fanning

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331849720 ISBN 13: 9780331849721

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Firsthand Loyalist portrait of the Revolutionary South

A gripping memoir in which David Fanning recounts his adventures in North Carolina from 1775 to 1783, offering a rare look at the war from the Tory side. Written in his own words, it blends military action with the political realities of the era.

This edition presents the narrative alongside an introduction and notes that frame its place in the larger history of the Southern campaign. It sheds light on events, loyalties, and the human costs of rebellion on both sides of the conflict.

• Authentic account of skirmishes, sieges, and shifting loyalties in the Carolina backcountry
• Contextual introductions and notes that connect the narrative to broader Revolutionary history
• Biographical details that illuminate the life of a Loyalist commander and his world
• A historical source for understanding how the war’s passions shaped communities and families

Ideal for readers of Revolutionary War history, Southern history, and memoirs told from a participant’s viewpoint.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331849720
• ISBN 13: 9780331849721
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 136