Moses Hazen and the Canadian Refugees in the American Revolution - (New York State) by Allan S Everest (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Moses Hazen, commander of the Second Canadian Reiment, was an unusual and influential man during the period of the American Revolution.
- About the Author: Allan S. Everest was professor of history at SUNY Plattsburgh.
- 232 Pages
- History, United States
- Series Name: New York State
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About the Book
Hazen was one of the leading agents of the Continental Congress in the efforts to recruit Canadians from Quebec and Nova Scotia. This book is more than a biography of Hazen; it is also the story of the Canadians who left their homes, farms, and businesses to join the Continental Army.Book Synopsis
Moses Hazen, commander of the Second Canadian Reiment, was an unusual and influential man during the period of the American Revolution. The Tories who fled to Canada have received careful study, but little attention has been paid to the Canadians who came south to aid the colonists in their fight against the British.
Hazen was one of the leading agents of the Continental Congress in the efforts to recruit Canadians from Quebec and Nova Scotia. This book is more than a biography of Hazen; it is also the story of the Canadians who left their homes, farms, and businesses to join the Continental Army. Allan Everest analyzes the war, in particular its norther theater, and discusses the shabby treatment the Canadians and their families received during and right after the war. In addition, he provides new information on frontier land grants as a reward for army service, the vast speculation in land, and finances of the young republic. Hazen, a prime example of the speculators right after the war, stuck by his Canadian troops until they, too, were rewarded with land grants on the northern frontiers of New York State. This book was published for the New York State American Revolution Bicentennial Commission. The Commission was created by the New York State legislature in 1968 to plan and conduct statewide commemorative programs for the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution and the birth of New York State.Review Quotes
A superior, unblemished account of a very blemished, opportunistic, and tempestuous man.-- "The Canadian Historical Review"
About the Author
Allan S. Everest was professor of history at SUNY Plattsburgh.Dimensions (Overall): 9.0 Inches (H) x 6.0 Inches (W) x .59 Inches (D)
Weight: .63 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 232
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: United States
Series Title: New York State
Publisher: Syracuse Unbound
Theme: State & Local, Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD, NJ, NY, PA)
Format: Paperback
Author: Allan S Everest
Language: English
Street Date: September 18, 2018
TCIN: 91762329
UPC: 9780815604327
Item Number (DPCI): 247-28-6594
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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