The Highland Scots of North Carolina, 1732-1776

by Duane Meyer

Book Overview

Meyer addresses himself principally to two questions. Why did many thousands of Scottish Highlanders emigrate to America in the eighteenth century, and why did the majority of them rally to the defense of the Crown. . . . Offers the most complete and intelligent analysis of them that has so far appeared.-- William and Mary Quarterly Using a variety of original sources -- official papers, travel documents, diaries, and newspapers -- Duane Meyer presents...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807808296
• ISBN13: 9780807808290
• Release Date: August 1987
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 230 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 8.5"