Roger Davis, Loyalist

Name: Roger Davis, Loyalist
Author: Frank Baird

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About This Book

A young man narrates his experience as a loyalist amid the outbreak of armed conflict: after learning of his father's death he confronts hostile local mobs, endures capture, prison and a trial before escaping. Faced with choosing allegiance, he joins the Loyalist exodus to Nova Scotia, survives a difficult sea voyage aboard the True North, takes part in treaty negotiations and community founding, undertakes home-making in a new land, confronts threats to provincial leadership, and ultimately achieves personal vindication and reward.

About the Author

Frank Baird

Frank Baird was an author known for his historical novel "Roger Davis, Loyalist," which explores themes of loyalty and conflict during the American Revolutionary War. His work contributes to the literary heritage surrounding this pivotal period in American history, offering readers insight into the complexities of allegiance and identity. Baird's narrative style and character development provide a compelling look at the struggles faced by individuals caught in the turmoil of war.