Alfred Moore Waddell offers a compelling portrait of life in the British colonies in the years leading up to the American Revolution. Drawing on his own experiences as a colonial officer and a wealth of primary sources, he paints a vivid picture of the people, places, and events that shaped this pivotal period in American history. From the conflict with the French to the struggle for colonial rights, Waddell provides a detailed and engaging account of the many challenges that faced the colonists in the years before independence. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the birth of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.