The United Empire Loyalists ...... - Primary Source Edition

By William Odber Raymond

Book Overview

The United Empire Loyalists is a historical book written by William Odber Raymond in 1893. The book provides a detailed account of the United Empire Loyalists, a group of British North Americans who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. The author explores the reasons behind their loyalty, their migration to British North America, and their contributions to the development of Canada.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the United Empire Loyalists' history. The first chapter provides an overview of the American Revolution and the reasons behind the Loyalists' decision to remain loyal to Britain. The following chapters focus on the Loyalists' migration to Canada, their settlement patterns, and their impact on the development of the country.The author also delves into the political, social, and economic conditions of the Loyalists' time, highlighting their struggles and successes in building a new life in Canada. The book features detailed accounts of prominent Loyalists and their contributions to the country, including Sir John Johnson, William Jarvis, and David William Smith.Overall, The United Empire Loyalists is a comprehensive and informative book that provides a detailed account of the history of the United Empire Loyalists and their impact on the development of Canada. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history and the American 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167037685
• ISBN13: 9781167037689
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"