Embattled Farmers: Campaigns and Profiles of Revolutionary Soldiers from Lincoln, Massachusetts, 1775-1783
by Richard C. Wiggin
There was nothing extraordinary about these men. They were ordinary farmers, laborers, merchants, tradesmen, slaves, and former slaves — the cross-section of a typical 18th century New England farming community. But when faced with the loss of their cherished liberties and long-standing tradition of self- government, they were swept up in an epic struggle against long odds.
Meticulously researched, Embattled Farmers traces the footsteps of 252 men from one town who served as Patriot soldiers.
Author Richard C. Wiggin is a historian and past Captain of the Lincoln Minute Men. He is former Executive Director of Boston's Old State House.
by Richard C. Wiggin
There was nothing extraordinary about these men. They were ordinary farmers, laborers, merchants, tradesmen, slaves, and former slaves — the cross-section of a typical 18th century New England farming community. But when faced with the loss of their cherished liberties and long-standing tradition of self- government, they were swept up in an epic struggle against long odds.
Meticulously researched, Embattled Farmers traces the footsteps of 252 men from one town who served as Patriot soldiers.
Author Richard C. Wiggin is a historian and past Captain of the Lincoln Minute Men. He is former Executive Director of Boston's Old State House.
by Richard C. Wiggin
There was nothing extraordinary about these men. They were ordinary farmers, laborers, merchants, tradesmen, slaves, and former slaves — the cross-section of a typical 18th century New England farming community. But when faced with the loss of their cherished liberties and long-standing tradition of self- government, they were swept up in an epic struggle against long odds.
Meticulously researched, Embattled Farmers traces the footsteps of 252 men from one town who served as Patriot soldiers.
Author Richard C. Wiggin is a historian and past Captain of the Lincoln Minute Men. He is former Executive Director of Boston's Old State House.