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Illness and Disease, Medicine, War at Sea and Waterways (1775–1783) September 7, 2023 September 7, 2023

Smallpox Threatens an American Privateer at Sea

by Christian McBurney

Two important books in the twenty-first century have focused on the impact of terrifying smallpox contagions on the American Revolutionary War.[1] Understandably, most of…

News December 8, 2016 December 8, 2016

New JAR Series Book Just Published, Next JAR Series Title Announced!

by Editors

The Journal of the American Revolution Book Series officially launched in 2016 with two books, Grand Forage 1778 and The Road to Concord. Between Amazon, Barnes…

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People July 22, 2014 August 28, 2016

Revolutionary Friendship

by Jack Kelly

Two men are sitting drinking pints of ale in a Boston tavern. One is a strapping, full-faced young merchant given to loud laughter; the…

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1. David Price Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

I think you're absolutely right, Bill - that's a point I make in the manuscript I'm working on that's a very extended version of the article. Thanks for your comments,…
2. Bill Welsch Ten Crucial Days, Five Crucial Factors

David! Great article. Thanks. I always think of luck when I hear contingency. A fancier term. I’ve stressed luck on my tours. I would add what I consider another example…
3. Bill Welsch Perspectives on the Ten Crucial Days of the Revolution

Hi Folks, I posted this comment under the wrong article from David. Please delete, and I will add it to the correct place. Thanks Bill