| Highlander in the French-Indian War: 1756-67 Contributor(s): McCulloch, Ian MacPherson (Author), Noon, Steve (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1846032741 ISBN-13: 9781846032745 Publisher: Osprey Publishing (UK) OUR PRICE: $18.90 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2008 Annotation: Colonial American historian Ian Macpherson McCulloch uses rare sources to bring to life the stirring story of the three Scottish Highland regiments that operated in North America during the French-Indian War. Forbidden to carry arms or wear the kilt unless they served the British King, many former Jacobite rebels joined the new Highland regiments raised in North America. Involved in some of the most bloody and desperate battles fought on the North American continent, Highlanders successfully transformed their image from enemies of the crown to Imperial heroes. The author pays particular attention to the part they played at Ticonderoga, Sillery, Bushy Run and on the Plains of Abraham, Quebec. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Military - General - History | Military - Wars & Conflicts (other) - History | Europe - France |
| Dewey: 973.26 |
| Series: Warrior |
| Physical Information: 0.24" H x 7.34" W x 9.84" (0.45 lbs) 64 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Colonial American historian Ian Macpherson McCulloch uses rare sources to bring to life the stirring story of the three Scottish Highland regiments that operated in North America during the French-Indian War (1754-1763). Forbidden to carry arms or wear the kilt unless they served the British King, many former Jacobite rebels joined the new Highland regiments raised in North America. Involved in some of the most bloody and desperate battles fought on the North American continent, Highlanders successfully transformed their image from enemies of the crown to Imperial heroes. The author pays particular attention to the part they played at Ticonderoga, Sillery, Bushy Run and on the Plains of Abraham, Quebec. |
Contributor Bio(s): Noon, Steve: - Steve Noon was born in Kent, UK, and attended art college in Cornwall. He's had a life-long passion for illustration, and since 1985 has worked as a professional artist. He has provided award-winning illustrations for the publishers Dorling Kindersley, where his interest in historical illustration began. Steve has illustrated over 30 books for Osprey. |