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'...a thrilling narrative in its own right, vividly written.' (TLS )
'Stephen Brumwell's fine book... excellent research and gripping prose resurrect Roger's reputation. It is a worthy accomplishement...' (THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
'Stephen Brumwell's fine book... excellent research and gripping prose resurrect Roger's reputation. It is a worthy accomplishement...' (THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Times Literary Supplement, July 9, 2004
'a thrilling narrative ... vividly written'
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FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE New Hampshire outpost known simply as Fort Number Four, the early summer of 1754 was a tense time. Read the first page
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FOR THE INHABITANTS OF THE New Hampshire outpost known simply as Fort Number Four, the early summer of 1754 was a tense time. Read the first page
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Robust, fast paced and highly readable this account of Robert Rogers' career also gives a vivid picture of the Seven Years War in America more generally. the scholarship is impressive but so too are the character sketches and the deft command of a multi stranded narrative often covering concurrent fighting on several fronts. An excellent introduction to the subject marred only by a lousy cover on my paperback edition. I look forward to the forthcoming biography of Wolfe.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Well written with an engaging style. Obviously well researched, the book shines a fairly impartial light on Roger's actual deeds giving the reader a chance to make up their own mind on this controversial figure. Good perspective from the French and Indian side is given. A gem!
0 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It seems the only people who get book contracts these days are journalists. On opening my copy of this book I was initially reassured to find that Mr Brumwell has a degree in history. Unfortunately whilst his research is good he has not been able to leave the style of his original profession behind. The constant stream of cliches, mixed metaphors and uncritical use of the theasaurus meant that I had to read this book with gritted teeth, as the author might put it. A pity, but at least I now know more about Rogers and his times.
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