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by Alan Fitzpatrick. Softbound, 6" x 9", 375 pages. Based on 144 never-before-published primary source documents from the Haldimand Papers of the British War Library. The reader will hear the voices of Native American chiefs and war captains as they responded in council to "the quarrel between white brothers", the verbatim speaches of dozens of orators from a host of Indian tribes. Appealing to the scholar, the student of the American Revolution, the history buff and those who wish to learn more about American native peoples from a by-gone era.

by Wade Houston. Softbound, 104 pages, 6" x 9". A wonderful overview of the fighting during the American Revolution. The strategies, tactics, weapons, battles, and key military leaders are all expertly explained. Additionally, the author has personally done the legwork, traveling to the military parks and battle sites, to provide directions, highlights, and full-color photographs of these locations today. Originally developed to aid U.S. Army officers in conducting staff rides and visits to American Revolutionary War sites.

revised edition by Brian Leigh Dunnigan. Softbound, 168 pages, 8" x 11". 135 illustrations. The successful siege of Fort Niagara by an Anglo-Iroquois army was one of the decisive events of the Seven Years War in America. This completely revisedaccount of the siege shows how the British used European tactics to conquer a strong wilderness fortress.

by Richard Hofstradter. Softbound, 293 pages, 4-1/4" x 6". A brilliant interpretation of colonial society on the eve of the Revolution. Indeed a portrait set largely at one point in time, more descriptive than analytic; colorful and almost visual in its use of detail.

by Justin H. Smith. Softbound, 498 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Before he became known as our country's most infamous traitor, Col. Benedict Arnold was one of the mostbeloved, respected and charismatic leaders in colonial America. A definitive history of the valiant march against Quebec in September, 1775, based on Arnold's journal and the accounts of several other participants. Illustrated with eighteen maps and charts. Extensive notes. A must-have for every history enthusiast.

by Herman Benninghoff II. Softbound, 224 pages, 6" x 9". After 42 days of hard marching, 7,000 French and 2,000 American soldiers arrived at Yorktown, VA to confront Cornwallis' British army. Some French forces traveled more than 750 miles, while the American troops covered over 500 miles. This is the story of how Washington and Rochambeau overcame the barriers of language, trust, logistics, mutinies, and memories of the French & Indian War to become an effective and truly allied force.

by Brendan Morressey. Softbound, 96 pages, 7" x 9". By 1781 Britain’s struggle to contain the rebels in her American colonies had reached an inglorious stalemate. Six years from the Britishdefeat by the New England militia at Boston, George Washington’s rebuilt Continental Army (with support from the French) now systematically began to seek out and destroy British forces. Even if protected by seemingly impregnable defenses, Yorktown would be a solitary lesson to the British crown about the odds she now faced in holding on to her colonies. Includes 90 maps, charts and illustrations, campaign strategy, step-by-step battle progress and more.

by Rene Chartrand. Softbound, 96 pages, 7" x 9-3/4". Monongahela was among the very first military encounters of the Seven Years' War. This book examines the background to the battle, explaining the territorial concerns that left British and French troops at loggerheads in the Ohio River Valley. The battle itself and its consequences are discussed here.

by Thomas J. McGuire. Hardbound, 576 pages, 6" x 9". The first in a two-volume set on the pivotal 1777 campaign of the American Revolution. An in depth examination of the military engagements that resulted in the British capture of Philadelphia. Based on surviving accounts of soldiers and civilians, the author weaves together the compelling story of the fight for the Continental capital. Sixteen color illustrations, 32 black and white.

by George F. Scheer and Hugh F. Rankin.  The American Revolution Through the Eyes of Those Who Fought and Lived It. Softbound, 572 pages, 5-1/4" x 8-1/2". The American Revolution, the epic struggle that brought forth a new nation, told in a great  measure by those who fought and lived it. Major figures like Washington, Revere, Franklin and many others. This is a document of the first great war of principle as it felt and sounded to those who were there making history.

by Michael Cecere. Softbound, 238 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2". Beginning with their formation in 1775, first person accounts of their recruitment, long march, and encampment at Boston. Gripping eyewitness accounts highlight the unique abilities of the riflemen and their important role in the war. Several maps, a bibliography and an index to names, places and subjects enhance the text.

edited by Robert Bray and Paul Bushnell. An annotated edition of the Military Journal of Jeremiah Greenman. Beginning on September 18, 1775, the eve of embarkation to the Quebec campaign and continuing through the end of the war and beyond, this diary details the everyday trials, hardships and even the short periods of joy and laughter of the common soldier. Wounded several times and even taken captive on two separate occasions, Greenman continued to write. A very different look at the War.

by John Milsop. Softbound, 64 pages, 7" x 9-3/4". Continentals formed the backbone of America's armed forces during the War of Independence, fighting on the field; in outpost raiding and skirmishing and undertaking naval duties as well. This book takes a close look at the role of the Continental infantryman throughout the war.

by Don N. Hagist. Softbound, 206 pages, 6" x 9". The authentic narrative of Roger Lamb's experiences during the American Revolution. In his own words, he describes his early life, joining the British army, the voyage to America, the Ticonderoga campaign, his capture at Saratoga, imprisonment in Boston, escape to New York City, the invasion of Charleston, the battles of Camden, Cowpens and Guilford Courthouse, his daring escape during the climatic Yorktown campaign and his long journey back to the safety of British-held New York City. Also includes additional biographical material on Lamb plus an overview of the weapons, tactics, uniforms and accoutrements used by the British army during the American Revolution.

Softbound, 176 pages, 5" x 8". A wide-eyed teenager during most of the Revolutionary War, Martin recounts in grim detail his harrowing confrontations with gnawing hunger, bitter cold, and the fear of battle. This invaluable memoir from an ordinary man in extraordinary times is one of the best firsthand accounts of war as seen by a private soldier.

by Bob Bearor. Softbound, 95 pages, 5" x 8". On the afternoon of March 13, 1758, in the snow-covered Adirondack Mountains near Fort Ticonderoga, the famous Captain Robert Rogers and his New England Rangers lay waiting in ambush. They never expected the punishing defeat they were about to suffer at the hands of the capable and underrated French partisan leader, Langis (Langy). This original work tells the story of the Battle on Snowshoes from a new perspective. The author, an experienced Adirondack hunting guide and a French partisan re-enactor, based this book on actual field experience as well as the usual book research. Bob Bearor trekked over the sites in period clothing and equipment, made countless camps throughout the hills (even in minus 20o weather), searched out travel routes, and tried to substantiate the times and conditions recorded in journal entries. He even relived the day of the battle exactly as recorded in Rogers’ own journal. In this way, he has been able to separate fact from fiction as accurately as possible. See our video section for the coresponding video.

by John Dohla. Softbound, 276 pages, 5" x 8". A reprint of an original diary begun when Dohla enlisted in Germany and continuing through his service in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Throughout, Dohla provides interesting commentary about Americans and British as well as about the weather, towns, individuals and incidents that bring the period to life.

by Bruce Burgoyne. Softbound, 166 pages, 5" x 8". The Jaegers, one of the German auxiliaries employed by England during the Revolutionary War, were the special forces of the day. Often used as advanced or rear guards, scouts, or rangers, they had a  unique view of combat in North America. The two soldiers whose diaries are included here saw action from Howe's invasion of New Jersey to Yorktown. An enlightening, firsthand account of a major slice of Revolutionary War history.

by John S. Pancake. Softbound, 312 pages, 6" x 9". A companion to the author's study of the northern campaign, 1777: The Year of the Hangman, this volume deals with the American Revolution in the Carolinas. Together, these two books constitute a complete history of the Revolutionary War. An exciting and accurate portrayal of the military action in the southern colonies that led to a new American nation. A gripping story of the southern campaign, the scene of a grim and deadly guerilla war. Utilizing extensive manuscript collections, the author explains not why the colonists won the War of Independence, but rather why the British lost.

 Also A Biography of Capt. Phinehas Stevens, and of Col. Robert Rogers, with an Account of His Services in America during the “Seven Years War” – by Caleb Stark.  Softbound, 526 pages, 5” x 8”.  A highly sought-after work, taken up with correspondence, makes it one of the best sources of documentary material about the Revolution and the French and Indian War.  Anchored by the military accomplishments of John Stark, this book also details the careers of several other heroes of both wars.  Hailed as the hero of Bennington, the battle that led to Burgoyne’s surrender at Saratoga, Stark had also served brilliantly in the French and Indian War as one of Robert Rogers’ dauntless Rangers.  During the Revolution, George Washington relied heavily on Stark’s counsel as Commander of the Northern Department.  The extraordinary memoir of Robert Rogers is the real treasure of this collection.  It contains the account of his services (1755-1761) during the French and Indian War, including the substance of his journal, with additional information obtained from correspondence and extracts from general orders.  Rogers and his elite Rangers scouted, raided and ambushed the enemy all around Ticonderoga and Crown Point in the Lake Champlain region.   Other military men profiled here are Gen. Jacob Bailey, Gen. Joseph Cilley, Col. Marinus Willet, Maj. Caleb Stark (son of Gen. John Stark) and Capt. Phinehas Stevens. Shorter accounts are given of Thomas Burnside, Col. Philip Skene, and Maj. Benjamin Whitcomb, Rev.Thomas Burnside, Col. Philip Skene, and Maj. Benjamin Whitcomb, Rev. Thomas Allen and Gen. Moses Nichols. The Stark memoir takes up about 300 pages; the Rogers memoir consists of about 100 pages.  A volume packed with this much exciting history is a prize find indeed.  (1877) Reprint.