James Burd

James Burd: Frontier Defender, 1726-1793 is a biography written by Lily Lee Nixon. The book tells the story of James Burd, a colonial soldier and frontiersman who played a key role in the defense of Pennsylvania during the French and Indian War. Born in 1726, Burd grew up in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, and served in the military during the French and Indian War. He later became a prominent figure in the colonial government, serving as a justice of the peace and a member of the Pennsylvania Assembly. The book explores Burd's life and career in detail, chronicling his military campaigns, his political activities, and his personal life. It also provides a vivid picture of life on the Pennsylvania frontier during the 18th century, with its constant threat of Indian attacks and the struggle to maintain order and security in a rapidly changing world. Nixon draws on a wide variety of sources, including letters, diaries, and official documents, to create a rich and detailed portrait of Burd and the world in which he lived. She also offers insights into the broader historical context of the period, including the political and military struggles between the British and French empires, the complex relationships between colonists and Native Americans, and the social and economic changes that were transforming colonial society. Overall, James Burd: Frontier Defender, 1726-1793 is a fascinating and informative biography that sheds new light on an important figure in colonial history and the world in which he lived. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of Pennsylvania, the French and Indian War, or the colonial period more broadly.Pennsylvania Lives, V4.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.