Genuine narratives, and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits, and singular adventures
McAlpine, J. (John)1788
Books, Manuscripts
Main title:
Genuine narratives, and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits, and singular adventures / of J. McAlpine, a native highlander, from the time of his emigration from Scotland, to America 1773; during the long period of his faithful attachment to, and hazardous attendance on the British army's under the command of the Generals, Carleton and Burgoyne, in there several operations that he was concerned in; till december 1779. To complain of his neglected services; and humbly to request government for reparations of his losses in the royal cause ... ; to which is added, a description of Botany Bay, Nova-Scotia, and Canada.
Author:
Imprint:
[Edinburgh? : n.s.], printed in the year 1788.
Collation:
VI, 7-72 p. ; 17 cm. (8vo)
Notes:
Cataloging for microfilm of National Library of Scotland copy suggests Edinburgh as place of publication; 1780 ed. was published at Greenock, Scotland."Every circumstance related faithfully, and with all delicacy, containing nothing but indisputable facts that can be well vouched, and are mostly known to many gentlemen of good character, in both the private and military lines of life. Carefully arranged, and published for the use of the public at large."Signatures: A-Ip4s.Not in Evans.
Dewey class:
BH5T5920
Local class:
BH5/T5
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
1989973