A gentleman as well as a Whig : Caesar Rodney and the American Revolution / Jane Harrington Scott.
| Author/creator | Scott, Jane, 1931- |
| Other author | National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Newark : University of Delaware Press ; London ; Cranbury, NJ : Associated University Presses, ©2000. |
| Description | 268 pages : illustrations, map ; 25 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | Cultural studies of Delaware and the Eastern Shore Cultural studies of Delaware and the Eastern Shore. ^A420227 |
| Contents | 1. Rodney Roots and Beginnings -- 2. Delaware Life Under the Colonial Government -- 3. Sugar and Stamps -- 4. More Troubles with Trade -- 5. Clashes in the North -- 6. Personal Plans -- 7. Tea -- 8. Britain Acts: The Colonies React -- 9. The First Continental Congress -- 10. The Breach Widens -- 11. News of War -- 12. Spies, Storms, and Tories -- 13. Battles in Delaware Bay -- 14. Further Trouble with Tories -- 15. Independence Is Declared -- 16. Reaction -- 17. Haslet's Delawares in New York -- 18. Dark Days of Winter -- 19. Trenton and Princeton -- 20. Militia and Other Matters -- 21. The War Comes Home -- 22. The British Occupy Wilmington -- 23. Howe Departs and Caesar Takes Charge -- 24. President Rodney. |
| General note | "National Society of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of Delaware." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 253-256) and index. |
| LCCN | 99055926 |
| ISBN | 0874137004 (alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Joyner | General Stacks | E207.R6 S38 2000 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |