The Story of Butler's Rangers and the Settlement of Niagara recounts the wartime career of the Loyalist corps commanded by John Butler during the American Revolution and follows its members into the postwar making of the Niagara frontier. Written in a clear, documentary style, the book combines military narrative, local history, and genealogical attention, situating raids, alliances, and frontier violence within the larger struggle for British North America. Its importance lies in linking ...

In 'The Story of Butler's Rangers and the Settlement of Niagara,' E. Cruikshank delves into the intricate history of Butler's Rangers, a loyalist military unit formed during the American Revolutionary War. Employing a meticulous yet engaging narrative style, Cruikshank weaves together primary sources and detailed accounts of the rangers' experiences, illustrating their pivotal role in the early settlement and defense of the Niagara region. This work not only chronicles military actions but...

E. Cruikshank's "The Life of Sir Henry Morgan" meticulously chronicles the adventures and exploits of the notorious 17th-century privateer, offering an engaging blend of historical narrative and biographical detail. This literary work is distinguished by its vivid prose and scholarly rigor, presenting a well-researched account that situates Morgan within the broader context of colonialism and piracy in the Caribbean. Cruikshank's narrative style blends historical documentation with lively ...

In "The Story of Butler's Rangers and the Settlement of Niagara," E. Cruikshank meticulously chronicles the formation of Butler's Rangers, a Loyalist militia during the American Revolutionary War, and their pivotal role in the settlement of the Niagara region. Employing a blend of archival research and vivid narrative, Cruikshank provides a comprehensive examination of the socio-political dynamics of the time, as well as the struggles faced by settlers in an era marked by conflict and chan...

“A highly colorful, swashbuckling read, one that will give you new respect for Britain’s first Elizabeth.” —Seattle TimesAn illuminating revisionist biography about Queen Elizabeth I and her merchant-adventurers who terrorized the seas, extended the Empire, and amassed great wealth for the throne.Extravagant, whimsical, and hot-tempered, Elizabeth was the epitome of power, both feared and admired by her enemies. Dubbed the "pirate queen" by the Vatican and Spain's Philip II...

A compelling account of history's most famous pirate.The Pirate King is the compelling true story of a Welshman who became one of the most ruthless and brutal buccaneers of the golden age of piracy. The inspiration for dozens of fictionalized pirates in film, television, and literature-as well the namesake of one of the world’s most popular rum brands-Captain Sir Henry Morgan was matchless among pirates and privateers. Unlike most of his contemporaries, he...

More than four hundred years after his death, Sir Francis Drake remains one of the legendary figures of history. His career is one of the most colourful on record. The most daring of the corsairs who raided the West Indies and Spanish Main, he led the English into the Pacific, and cirumnavigated the world to bring home the Golden Hind laden with Spanish treasure. His attacks on Spanish cities and ships transformed his private war into a struggle for surivival between Protestant England and...

**From a leading historian, the definitive untold story of the Roanoke Colony’s mysterious disappearance“A fast-paced tale of greed, adventure, and tragedy that distills pretty much all that is known and most of what is surmised about the Lost Colony.” —Seattle Times**In 1587, John White and 117 men, women, and children landed off the coast of North Carolina on Roanoke Island, hoping to carve a colony from fearsome wilderness. A mere month later, facing quickly dim...

“History is written by the winners.”― Napoleon Bonaparte.The Norman Conquest of England, Christopher Columbus, Richard III, a fight with a Royal Bengal tiger, the most famous prison diary of the American Civil War and a biography of George Washington – it’s all here in Strategy Six Pack 7, a mega-mash of military manuals, tactical texts and more:The Battle of Hastings 1066 by Edward Shepherd Creasy.The Life of Christopher...

“History is written by the winners.”― Napoleon Bonaparte.The Norman Conquest of England, Christopher Columbus, Richard III, a fight with a Royal Bengal tiger, the most famous prison diary of the American Civil War and a biography of George Washington – it’s all here in Strategy Six Pack 7, a mega-mash of military manuals, tactical texts and more:The Battle of Hastings 1066 by Edward Shepherd Creasy.

Sir Richard Grenville (1542-1591), English sea captain and explorer, became a legendary figure in the resistance to the Spanish Armada, dying as a result of wounds sustained at the helm of the galleon Revenge in the Battle of Flores: a fight in which he struggled against overwhelming odds.First published in 1937, Sir Richard Grenville of the Revenge was A.L. Rowse's first full-length historical monograph.'There is no doubt that Mr Rowse's book will establi...

In "A Cruising Voyage Around the World," Woodes Rogers presents a meticulous account of his circumnavigation of the globe, blending narrative adventure with keen observations of the societies he encounters. Written in the early 18th century, this work exemplifies the burgeoning genre of travel literature, capturing the imagination of an audience fascinated by exploration and the exoticism of far-off lands. Rogers employs a vivid literary style, combining journalistic detail with narrative ...