ABOUT THIS EPISODE
View the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence through the eyes of an English traveler who visited Virginia from 1774-1777. Nicholas Cresswell's daily diary is a researchers dream into daily life during the American Revolution and understanding an Englishmen's point of view. We welcome historian and blogger Ken Bancroft as he talks about Cresswell's life and his reaction to hearing about the Declaration of Independence. Ken Bancroft manages the website "The Journals of Nicholas Cresswell - Celebrating the 250th Anniversary Every Day".
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