Publisher's Synopsis
The Life and Surprising Adventures of John Nutting, Cambridge Loyalist: And His Strange Connection with the Penobscot Expedition of 1779 is a book written by Samuel Francis Batchelder and published in 1912. The book is a biographical account of John Nutting, a loyalist from Cambridge, and his involvement in the Penobscot Expedition of 1779. The book provides a detailed look at Nutting's life, including his childhood, education, and early career. It also explores his political beliefs and his decision to remain loyal to the British during the American Revolution. The Penobscot Expedition of 1779 was a military campaign launched by the Americans against the British in Maine. Nutting played a surprising role in this campaign, despite his loyalty to the British. The book delves into the events leading up to the expedition and Nutting's involvement in it. Overall, The Life and Surprising Adventures of John Nutting, Cambridge Loyalist: And His Strange Connection with the Penobscot Expedition of 1779 is a fascinating historical account of a little-known figure in American history and his role in a significant military campaign during 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.