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Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777

Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777

By: Nicholas Cresswell
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Against his family's wishes, the son of an English landowner emigrates to America in 1774 for reasons he won't reveal. His adventures take him from Barbados to trade cotton, to the Ohio frontier in search of farmland, and back to the ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. Refusing to fight for the American side, fearing death in prison, and with his money running out, he struggles to find a way back to England. Amazing adventures and fascinating observations of life, politics, piracy, survival in Indian country, and parties at George Washington's house during this critical period in America's history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)Copyright Memoirs Genre Art Literary History & Criticism Political Science Politics & Government World
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  • Journal of Nicholas Cresswell 1774-1777 - Nicholas Cresswell - Part 2

    Journal of Nicholas Cresswell 1774-1777 - Nicholas Cresswell - Part 2
    Jun 9 2026
    Against his family's wishes, the son of an English landowner emigrates to America in 1774 for reasons he won't reveal. His adventures take him from Barbados to trade cotton, to the Ohio frontier in search of farmland, and back to the ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. Refusing to fight for the American side, fearing death in prison, and with his money running out, he struggles to find a way back to England. Amazing adventures and fascinating observations of life, politics, piracy, survival in Indian country, and parties at George Washington's house during this critical period in America's history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)
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    28 mins
  • Journal of Nicholas Cresswell 1774-1777 - Nicholas Cresswell - Part 1

    Journal of Nicholas Cresswell 1774-1777 - Nicholas Cresswell - Part 1
    Jun 8 2026
    Against his family's wishes, the son of an English landowner emigrates to America in 1774 for reasons he won't reveal. His adventures take him from Barbados to trade cotton, to the Ohio frontier in search of farmland, and back to the ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. Refusing to fight for the American side, fearing death in prison, and with his money running out, he struggles to find a way back to England. Amazing adventures and fascinating observations of life, politics, piracy, survival in Indian country, and parties at George Washington's house during this critical period in America's history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)
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    9 hrs and 50 mins
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