Michael A. Blaakman

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Economics, Frontier, Native Americans, Reviews November 13, 2023 November 13, 2023

Speculation Nation: Land Mania in the Revolutionary American Republic

by Gene Procknow

BOOK REVIEW: Speculation Nation: Land Mania in the Revolutionary American Republic by Michael A. Blaakman (Early American Studies. Philadelphia: University of Pennsylvania Press, 2023) The mark of…

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1. Vic DiSanto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Good job, I always enjoy reading about the rank and file Phil. I like the image of the boat and sailors too.
2. Joe Cerreto Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Nice job, Phil! Always interesting to read about the daily grind of fighting. The big battles are important but just as important on the nasty little firefights going on all…
3. Alan Archambault Caleb Brewster’s Spy Boat Boys

Fascinating article with great information on the men who manned the spy boats. I particularly enjoy articles that explore the lives of the participants in the fight for American Independence.