Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution
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Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution

  1. 180 pages
  2. English
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eBook - ePub

Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee in the American Revolution

About this book

Where Patriots vs. Loyalists wasn?t a slogan?it was your neighbor Across the rugged ridges of Southern Appalachia, the fight for American independence took on a raw and uncertain life of its own. Long before the ink dried on the Declaration of Independence, the backcountry of Western North Carolina and what would become Eastern Tennessee was already a pressure cooker of rebellion, loyalty, and survival. Here, far from Philadelphia?s debating halls, the American Revolution unfolded in skirmishes, alliances, and personal gambles that helped shape the future United States. Although George Washington never set foot in these mountains, the region?s role in the American War of Independence proved critical. Patriots, Loyalists, frontier dissidents, and multiple Native American nations fought for control of strategic valleys, trade routes, and communities. Their clashes left lasting marks on both regional identity and the national story. From shifting frontier loyalties to decisive campaigns, this was a battleground where everyday families became part of America?s founding struggle. Award-winning historian Michael C. Hardy brings the era to life with clear research, vivid storytelling, and a deep understanding of Appalachian history. Through profiles of influential figures, accounts of pivotal events, and insights into the geopolitical stakes of the backcountry, Hardy reveals how this overlooked frontier helped forge the nation.

Information

Publisher
The History Press
Year
2026
Topic
History
eBook ISBN
9781467173759
Subtopic
Early American History
Index
History

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Introduction
  6. 1. Settlement, Treaties, and Conflict: Prehistory to 1776
  7. 2. The Road to Revolution
  8. 3. Beloved Woman of the Cherokee: Nancy “Nanye’hi” Ward
  9. 4. War on the Frontier: 1776
  10. 5. First Attorney General of North Carolina: Waightstill Avery
  11. 6. Broken Treaties: 1777–1779
  12. 7. The Fighting McDowells
  13. 8. Bulldog with a Silver Whistle: Patrick Ferguson
  14. 9. 1780: “Ferguson and His Party Are No More”
  15. 10. Terror of the Tories: Benjamin Cleveland
  16. 11. The Closing Acts of the War: 1781–1783
  17. 12. “Old Kings Mountain”: Isaac Shelby
  18. 13. The Lost State of Franklin and the Creation of the State of Tennessee
  19. 14. “Nolichucky Jack”: John Sevier
  20. 15. Defended and Defenders: Women and Children
  21. 16. “A Loyal Subject of King George”: Tories
  22. 17. Not Yet Free: Black Americans
  23. 18. Looking for the American Revolution in Western North Carolina and Eastern Tennessee
  24. Appendix: Forts
  25. Notes
  26. Bibliography
  27. Index
  28. About the Author

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