JAR Review!

I just spent an enjoyable weekend at the Conference of the American Revolution in Williamsburg, where Westholme Publishing and the Journal of the American Revolution play a prominent role. How nice to wake up the next day to find this review by Gene Procknow, one of JAR’s most prolific and respected contributors!

With lawyer-like precision, Carp lays out his case, principally through first-hand accounts from British and Loyalist sources and alleged Rebel arsonists. Then, through meticulous research, he identifies over ten ignition points and many other locations where residents uncovered combustible materials. Finally, Carp provides a detailed street map supporting his thesis, identifying burned areas, ignition points, incendiaries, and witnesses.

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I recommend Benjamin Carp’s book to aspiring historians and others as an example of challenging long-accepted interpretations to discover new insights and improved understandings.