The Life of a Loyalist
 

Book Information

  • Series: Amazing Stories
  • Imprint: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
  • Publication Date: 15 December 2011
  • Copyright Year: 2011
  • ISBN: 9781551539447
  • Page Count: 112
  • Dimensions: 5.5" x 8.5"

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The Life of a Loyalist

A Tale of Survival in Old Nova Scotia

by Cathleen Fillmore

The life of young Christiana Margaret Davis, a Loyalist born in upstate New York, was turned upside down by the American Revolution. During a time of Struggle and strife, she escaped with her family to Nova Scotia, finally landing on Brier Island in 1789. Her remarkable story sheds new light on the plight of the Loyalists.
"It was a dangerous time to be loyal to the Crown. The divisive war had pitted neighbour against neighbour and father against son." This book will be especially fascinating for all readers interested in: history, biography, and life as a Loyalist in the Maritimes. The life of young Christiana Margaret Davis, a Loyalist born in upstate New York, was turned upside down by the American Revolution. A time of struggle and strife, she escaped with her family to Nova Scotia, finally landing on Brier Island in 1789. Her remarkable story sheds new light on the plight of Loyalists.

About the Author

Cathleen Fillmore
CATHLEEN FILLMORE has written three books and more than 200 articles. She is director of Speakers Gold, a Toronto-based speaker's bureau, and she coaches those getting into the field of professional speaking.

Subjects (BISAC)

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Historical, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, HISTORY / Canada / General

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