The Diary Of Thomas Vernon: A Loyalist, Banished From Newport By The Rhode Island General Assembly In 1776 (1881)

By Sidney Smith Rider, Harrison Ellery, Thomas Vernon

Book Overview

The Diary of Thomas Vernon: A Loyalist, Banished from Newport by the Rhode Island General Assembly in 1776 is a historical book written by Thomas Vernon himself. It was first published in 1881 and is a personal account of his life during the American Revolutionary War.Thomas Vernon was a loyalist who supported the British Crown during the war. In 1776, he was banished from Newport by the Rhode Island General Assembly for his political views. The diary begins with Vernon's departure from Newport and his journey to England. He writes about his experiences during the war, including his interactions with both British and American soldiers.Throughout the book, Vernon expresses his loyalty to the Crown and his disappointment in the American Revolution. He also writes about his personal life, including his family and friends. The diary provides a unique perspective on the American Revolution from the point of view of a loyalist.Overall, The Diary of Thomas Vernon is an important historical document that sheds light on the experiences of loyalists during the American Revolution. It provides a glimpse into the life of a man who was banished from his home and forced to leave his family behind because of his political beliefs.Also Authored By George Sears Greene. To Which Is Added The Vernon Family And Arms, And The Genealogy Of Richard Greene Of Potowomut.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437059538
• ISBN13: 9781437059533
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"