
American Colonial Ranger
The Northern Colonies 1724-64
Gary Zaboly(Author)
Osprey Publishing
Published on 27. August 2004
Book
Paperback/Softback
64 pages
978-1-84176-649-2 (ISBN)
Description
This title examines the development of the Colonial Rangers in this period, and shows how they were taught to survive in the woods, to fight hand-to-hand, to scalp a fallen foe, and to fight across all types of terrain and in all weather conditions. Based on previously unpublished source material, it paints a vivid picture of the life, appearance and experiences of an American colonial ranger in the northern colonies. Covering the battle at Lovewell's Pond in 1725, a watershed event in New England's frontier history, through to King George's War (1740-1748), the rangers were prepared for the final imperial contest for control of North America the French and Indian War (1754-1763).
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
37 b/w; 11 col
Dimensions
Height: 247 mm
Width: 184 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
222 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84176-649-2 (9781841766492)
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Persons
Gary Stephen Zaboly is a highly regarded expert on the 18th-century Rangers. Gary has written many articles for military magazines, and has illustrated and co-written several books, including 'Blood of Noble Men' and 'Roger's St Francis Raid.' His artwork appears in permanent exhibitions at The Alamo, Texas, and at the Lake George Historical Association.
Content
Introduction; Chronology; Recruitment; Training and tactics; Camp life; On campaign; Esprit de corps; Rangers in battle; Museums; Collecting; Re-enactment; Colour plate commentary; Index