Genuine narratives, and concise memoirs of some of the most interesting exploits, and singular adventures
By: 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.
Publisher: n.s.]
Published: 1788
Place of publication: [Edinburgh?
Language: eng
Number of pages: 72
Subjects: United States -- History -- Revolution, 1775-1783 -- Personal narratives, British.; Nova Scotia -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800.; Botany Bay (N.S.W.)
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-I⁴.
Not in Evans.