The Old Continental Or The Price Of Liberty

The Old Continental Or The Price Of Liberty is a historical novel written by James Kirke Paulding. The story is set during the American Revolution and follows the life of a soldier named Tom Steady. The novel explores the sacrifices made by the soldiers who fought for American independence and the challenges they faced during the war. The book also highlights the political and social issues of the time, including the tension between loyalists and patriots. Through the character of Tom Steady, the author portrays the bravery and determination of the soldiers who fought for freedom. The Old Continental Or The Price Of Liberty is a compelling narrative that provides a vivid portrayal of life during the American Revolution. It is a must-read for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the struggle for American independence.The dark days of the infant republic of America had now come. The enemy, everywhere victorious, had overrun, though he could not subdue, a large portion of the land, and lorded it over some of our capitals. The paper currency, that last and most fatal of all the expedients of despair, was fast depreciating into a mere nominal value; the resources of the country were either exhausted, or could not be procured for such a worthless equivalent; the little waning army, suffering under the privation of almost every necessary of life, and every means of warfare, was struggling without hope, and the cradle of the infant Liberty seemed on the eve of becoming its grave.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.