Review of Coglianos Revolutionary America Essay - 1825 Words

Review on Revolutionary America 1763-1815 After having a thorough read through of Francis Coglianoçâ€" ´ book detailing The American Revolution, I feel that he provides a refreshing look at that period of time, giving the reader an engaging and easily accessible look at early colonial times and their lives. Once I began reading through the book I believed that Cogliano had a clear and simple objective with what he was trying to create, to a piece of literature that could be classed as a modern and accessible way to look at the subject at hand aimed primarily at the undergraduate students. Whilst this work could easily be put to use for undergraduates that wish for a much deeper study into American history, it can also be useful for an†¦show more content†¦During the course of the last long and bloody war. Logan remained idle in his cabin, an advocate for peace. Such was my love for the whites, that my countrymen pointed as they passed, and said, Logan is the friend of the white men. I have even thought to live with you but for the injuries of one man. Col. Cresap, the last spring, in cold blood, and unprovoked, murdered all the relations of Logan, not sparing even my women and children. There runs not a drop of my blood in the veins of any living creature. This has called on me for revenge. I have sought it: I have killed many: I have fully glutted my vengeance. For my country, I rejoice at the beams of peace. But do not harbour a thought that mine is the joy of fear. Logan never felt fear. He will not turn on his heel to save his life. Who is there to mourn for Logan? Not one.† The Natives later on also had to make a decision during the War of Independence on who to choose between the British, the rebels or maintaining a neutrality. Not all tribes supported one side, with the 摘astern Indians Passamaquoddy, Penobscot and Micmac tribes of eastern Maine lending their support to the rebels. However, in the long run the majority of Indians