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Genesis: Rogers' Rangers, The First Green Berets
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $37
(1969), 2000, 6x9, cloth, 336 pp, paperback, Heritage Books
This collectible classic, much sought after by connoisseurs of colonial American military history, is once again in print. Originally published in 1969, it constitutes Volume II of Burt Loescher's meticulously researched History of Rogers' Rangers. This work offers the complete record of every action, ambuscade, scout and expedition of Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers from April 6, 1758 (just after their defeat in the Battle on Snowshoes during the French and Indian War), to their disbandment on December 24, 1783, at the end of the American Revolution. From 1758 to 1761, the Rangers were active as scouts and advance guards from Canada to the West Indies. Known mainly for their ambuscades around Fort Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain, they also served at the siege of Louisbourg, the fall of Quebec, on the Great Lakes, and in the Southern theatre against the Cherokee. In 1763 the corps was revived to take part in Pontiac's Rebellion. During the American Revolution, Rogers fought on the British side and commanded Rogers' Queen's and King's Rangers. Tragically, this extraordinary leader died in disgrace a few years after the Revolution in a London debtors' prison. Robert Rogers' famous Ranging Rules for bush fighting have been handed down and adapted by elite military corps such as Darby's Rangers in World War II and the Green Berets in Vietnam. Mr. Loescher's monumental study of Rogers' Rangers remains unequaled to this day. The 20-page bibliography alone is a valuable research aid. It lists principal sources from the Public Records Office in London; Huntington Library; the Public Archives of Canada; Clements Library; Rogers' papers, and dozens of unpublished diaries and other works. Several excellent battle maps illuminate the text, along with a portrait of Major Rogers by the well-known artist, R. S. Embleton, and an illustration by the author of Rogers' Rangers' uniforms, 1758-1783. Attractively hardbound in dark green cloth and stamped with gold foil.
L1575
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37.00 USD
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers, Volume 3: Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $20
(1957, 2001), 6x9, cloth, index, 106 pp, Heritage Books
You have read about their daring exploits as the first elite fighting unit in America, but have you ever wondered just who the individual Rangers were? Was one of them your ancestor? A treasure trove of biographical material, this work contains information on more than 200 Rangers (some of whom served in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution), the legendary Robert Rogers himself, John Stark, the Brewers, Moses Hazen, the Stockbridge Mohegans, and the lesser-known men of all ranks including surgeons, clerks, cadets and corporals. This edition also includes a preface and the text of a discourse presented by the author to the Rogers Island Historical Society. Previously available in extremely limited quantities, this rare work has been completely re-typeset and includes a new fullname index that makes it a useful companion to the others in the series. It is enhanced with black and white illustrations. All known information is given, including if possible: place of birth, names of parents and spouse, place and date of enlistment, military service and commissions, notable events in military and civilian life, land grants, date of discharge, date and/or place of death. It is true that "a ghastly death stalked ever at their side," and some Rangers were cut down early in their careers, thus leaving a shorter record than others. Your collection is not complete without this volume!
L1967
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20.00 USD
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers, Volume 3: Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $$17.00
(1957, 2001), 2008, 5½x8½, paper, index, 106 pp, Heritage Books, Inc
You have read about their daring exploits as the first elite fighting unit in America, but have you ever wondered just who the individual Rangers were? Was one of them your ancestor? A treasure trove of biographical material, this work contains information on more than 200 Rangers (some of whom served in both the French and Indian War and the American Revolution), the legendary Robert Rogers himself, John Stark, the Brewers, Moses Hazen, the Stockbridge Mohegans, and the lesser-known men of all ranks including surgeons, clerks, cadets and corporals. This edition also includes a preface and the text of a discourse presented by the author to the Rogers Island Historical Society. Previously available in extremely limited quantities, this rare work has been completely re-typeset and includes a new fullname index that makes it a useful companion to the others in the series. It is enhanced with black and white illustrations, and is handsomely hardbound to match Volumes I and II. All known information is given, including if possible: place of birth, names of parents and spouse, place and date of enlistment, military service and commissions, notable events in military and civilian life, land grants, date of discharge, date and/or place of death. It is true that “a ghastly death stalked ever at their side,” and some Rangers were cut down early in their careers, thus leaving a shorter record than others. Your collection is not complete without this volume!
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers: Rogers' Rangers, The First Green Berets
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $30.00
(1969), 2008, 5½x8½, paper, 336 pp, Heritage Books, Inc
This collectible classic, much sought after by connoisseurs of colonial American military history, is once again in print. Originally published in 1969, it constitutes Volume II of Burt Loescher's meticulously researched History of Rogers' Rangers. This work offers the complete record of every action, ambuscade, scout and expedition of Major Robert Rogers and his Rangers from April 6, 1758 (just after their defeat in the Battle on Snowshoes during the French and Indian War), to their disbandment on December 24, 1783, at the end of the American Revolution. From 1758 to 1761, the Rangers were active as scouts and advance guards from Canada to the West Indies. Known mainly for their ambuscades around Fort Ticonderoga and Lake Champlain, they also served at the siege of Louisbourg, the fall of Quebec, on the Great Lakes, and in the Southern theatre against the Cherokee. In 1763 the corps was revived to take part in Pontiac's Rebellion. During the American Revolution, Rogers fought on the British side and commanded Rogers' Queen's and King's Rangers. Tragically, this extraordinary leader died in disgrace a few years after the Revolution in a London debtors' prison. Robert Rogers' famous Ranging Rules for bush fighting have been handed down and adapted by elite military corps such as Darby's Rangers in World War II and the Green Berets in Vietnam. Mr. Loescher's monumental study of Rogers' Rangers remains unequaled to this day. The 20-page bibliography alone is a valuable research aid. It lists principal sources from the Public Records Office in London; Huntington Library; the Public Archives of Canada; Clements Library; Rogers' papers, and dozens of unpublished diaries and other works. Several excellent battle maps illuminate the text, along with a portrait of Major Rogers by the well-known artist, R. S. Embleton, and an illustration by the author of Rogers' Rangers' uniforms, 1758-1783. Attractively hardbound in dark green cloth and stamped with gold foil.
L4752
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers: Vol. I: The Beginnings, January 1755-April 6, 1758
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $51
(1946), 2006, 6x9, cloth, 438 pp, Heritage Books, Inc
This rare 1946 classic—the indispensable companion to Vol. II, Genesis: Rogers’ Rangers, The First Green Berets—is based chiefly on the Loudoun Manuscripts. Here is the history of the very beginning of Rogers’ Rangers, the elite military unit that set the standards for future special forces. Vol. I covers the years in which Ranger activities reached their height during the French & Indian War. The wealth of information to be found in Mr. Loescher’s books cannot be overstated. This is a facsimile of the original edition, the index to which is found in Vol. II. Original copies of this book sell for hundreds of dollars! Includes maps of the two famous snowshoe battles of La Barbue Creek and Rogers’ Rock, and a fold-out map of 22 early Ranger battles between 1755-1758. Absolutely essential for every Ranger enthusiast!
L1741
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51.00 USD
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers: Vol. I: The Beginnings, January 1755-April 6, 1758
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $36.00
(1946), 2006, 5½x8½, paper, 438 pp, Heritage Books, Inc
This rare 1946 classic-the indispensable companion to Volume II, Genesis: Rogers' Rangers, The First Green Berets-is based chiefly on the Loudoun Manuscripts. Here is the history of the very beginning of Rogers' Rangers, the elite military unit that set the standards for future special forces. Volume I covers the years in which Ranger activities reached their height during the French and Indian War. This is a facsimile of the original edition, the index to which is found in Volume II. The wealth of information to be found in Mr. Loescher's books cannot be overstated. Original copies of this book sell for hundreds of dollars! Maps of the two famous snowshoe battles of La Barbue Creek and Rogers' Rock, and a fold-out map of twenty-two early Ranger battles between 1755 and 1758 are included. This series is absolutely essential for every Ranger enthusiast!
L4295
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers: Volume 4, The St. Francis Raid
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $58
(2002), 2008, 6x9, cloth, index, 336 pp, paperback, Heritage Books
At last, from the undisputed expert on Rogers' Rangers, here is the long-awaited chronicle of this tragic and infamous event. This phenomenal "commando" attack, initially successful, would be forever scarred by the violent deaths and starvation suffered by the Rangers during their return journey. Burt Loescher traveled thousands of miles tracing the routes of the separate Ranger parties, interviewing old-timers and descendants, and digging through hundreds of archival documents to painstakingly piece together the truth of the St. Francis Raid. There are many threads to this story, including its historical background, the events that occurred early in the expedition that foretold its outcome, and the separate agonies that befell the eleven groups of Rangers when the main force divided during the retreat from St. Francis. Extracts from actual Ranger diaries and journals provide authentic accounts of the journey, as well as shedding light on the personalities of the Rangers themselves. Many legends have grown around the story of the St. Francis Raid, most of them centered around the valuable silver and gold treasures stolen from the mission chapel by the Rangers and buried along the return routes when the men became too weak with hunger to continue to carry their heavy loads. Some say the Rangers were "cursed" for destroying and desecrating the mission. You will be able to retrace the separate trails by following the detailed descriptions and maps in this book. If you take a metal detector, you might get lucky and find gold coins, candlesticks, or the coveted Silver Madonna! Mr. Loescher went far beyond Rogers' own Journal accounts to get to the truth of the St. Francis Raid. He combed the documents in the Loudoun and Amherst Papers, colonial newspaper accounts, narratives, and, most importantly, some never-before published French accounts. He also disproves the legends that suffer from "credibility gaps." Many newly discovered facts completely change our currently held notions of the Raid, which have been shaped by the novel and motion picture. So much new evidence has been turned up that a definitive volume on the Raid was imperative. The exhaustive Appendices, detailed maps, and splendid color illustrations by well-known Ranger artist Gary Zaboly and Ron Embleton, make this study a complete source of reference for the historian, the treasure hunter, the Rogers' Ranger enthusiast, as well as the lover of exciting early Americana.
L2077
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58.00 USD
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The History of Rogers’ Rangers: Volume 4, The St. Francis Raid
Burt Garfield Loescher
Reg. Price: $29.50
(2002), 2008, 5½x8½, paper, index, 336 pp, Heritage Books, Inc
At last, from the undisputed expert on Rogers’ Rangers, here is the long-awaited chronicle of this tragic and infamous event. This phenomenal “commando” attack, initially successful, would be forever scarred by the violent deaths and starvation suffered by the Rangers during their return journey. Burt Loescher traveled thousands of miles tracing the routes of the separate Ranger parties, interviewing old-timers and descendants, and digging through hundreds of archival documents to painstakingly piece together the truth of the St. Francis Raid. There are many threads to this story, including its historical background, the events that occurred early in the expedition that foretold its outcome, and the separate agonies that befell the 11 groups of Rangers when the main force divided during the retreat from St. Francis. Extracts from actual Ranger diaries and journals provide authentic accounts of the journey, as well as shedding light on the personalities of the Rangers themselves. Many legends have grown around the story of the St. Francis Raid, most of them centering around the valuable silver and gold treasures stolen from the mission chapel by the Rangers and buried along the return routes when the men became too weak with hunger to continue to carry their heavy loads. Some say the Rangers were “cursed” for destroying and desecrating the mission. You will be able to retrace the separate trails by following the detailed descriptions and maps in this book. Mr. Loescher went far beyond Rogers’ own Journal accounts to get to the truth of the St. Francis Raid. He combed the documents in the Loudoun and Amherst Papers, colonial newspaper accounts, narratives, and, most importantly, some never-before published French accounts. He also disproves the legends that suffer from “credibility gaps.” Many newly discovered facts completely change our currently held notions of the Raid, which have been shaped by the novel and motion picture. So much new evidence has been turned up that a definitive volume on the Raid was imperative. The exhaustive Appendices, detailed maps, and splendid color illustrations by well-known Ranger artist Gary Zaboly and Ron Embleton, make this study a complete source of reference for the historian, the treasure hunter, the Rogers’ Ranger enthusiast, as well as the lover of exciting early Americana.
L4750
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