The Journal Of Alexander Chesney, A South Carolina Loyalist In The Revolution And After (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781436813235)

The Journal of Alexander Chesney, A South Carolina Loyalist in the Revolution and After is a historical book written by E. Alfred Jones and published in 1921. The book is a compilation of the journal entries of Alexander Chesney, a loyalist from South Carolina during the American Revolution. Chesney's journal provides a unique perspective on the events of the revolution and the aftermath of the war, as he was a staunch supporter of the British Crown and opposed the American Patriots.The book is divided into several chapters, each covering a different period in Chesney's life. The first chapter provides an introduction to Chesney and his family, as well as his decision to remain loyal to the British during the revolution. The subsequent chapters cover Chesney's experiences during the war, including his service in the British army and his interactions with other loyalists and Patriots.In addition to his experiences during the revolution, Chesney's journal also provides insight into his life after the war. The final chapters of the book cover Chesney's life in exile in Nova Scotia and his eventual return to South Carolina, where he faced persecution and discrimination for his loyalty to the British.Overall, The Journal of Alexander Chesney, A South Carolina Loyalist in the Revolution and After provides a fascinating look into the life of a loyalist during the American Revolution and the challenges they faced in the aftermath of the war. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in American history and the complexities of the revolution.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: E. Alfred Jones
ISBN-10: 1436813239
ISBN-13: 9781436813235
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/29/2008
Pages: 188
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.40d