Publisher's Synopsis
The Journal of Alexander Chesney: A South Carolina Loyalist in the Revolution and After is a historical book written by Alexander Chesney himself and edited by William Bell Clark. The book was first published in 1921 and provides an account of Chesney's experiences during the American Revolutionary War as a loyalist to the British Crown.The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers Chesney's experiences during the Revolutionary War, including his participation in the Battle of Camden and his subsequent imprisonment by the Patriots. The second part of the book covers Chesney's life after the war, including his exile in Nova Scotia and his eventual return to South Carolina.Throughout the book, Chesney provides a unique perspective on the American Revolution, as he was a loyalist to the British Crown and opposed the Patriot cause. He also provides insight into the challenges faced by loyalists during and after the war, including persecution, imprisonment, and exile.Overall, The Journal of Alexander Chesney: A South Carolina Loyalist in the Revolution and After is a valuable historical document that provides a firsthand account of the American Revolution from the perspective of a loyalist. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, particularly the Revolutionary War.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.
