Journal By Thomas Hughes - For His Amusement, Designed Only for His Perusal By Time He Attains

Originally published in 1947, this book presents the text of a journal kept by Thomas Hughes from 1778-9.

List of contents

Introduction; Text of the Journal: 1778; 1779; 1780; 1781; 1782; 1783; 1784; 1785; 1786; 1787; 1788; 1789.

Summary

Originally published in 1947, this book presents the text of a journal kept by Thomas Hughes from 1778–9. It includes an account of his experiences as a British officer during the American War of Independence, including a period in captivity. The manuscript was previously unprinted at the time of publication.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas Hughes
• Assisted by: Benians E. A. (Introduction)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2016
• EAN: 9781316509524
• ISBN: 978-1-316-50952-4
• No. of pages: 204
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Humanities, art, music > History > Modern era up to 1918; USA, Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Diaries, letters & journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Diaries & Journals, LITERARY COLLECTIONS / Letters, HISTORY / Military / United States, HISTORY / United States / 19th Century, HISTORY / United States / Revolutionary Period (1775-1800), 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, 18th century, c 1700 to c 1799, United States of America, USA, History of the Americas, Diaries, letters and journals, Specific wars and campaigns, Early modern warfare (including gunpowder warfare), American War of Independence, C 1700 To C 1800, c 1765 to 1783 (American Revolutionary period), HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, HISTORY / Military / Early Modern Warfare (1500-1800)