Defending the Back Country – Recreating the Spies & Scouts of the Trans Appalachian Frontier,by William J. Rundorff

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Defending the Backcountry is a history of the Pennsylvania and Virginian backwoodsmen during the 18th century and includes information on their clothing, local defenses, military operations.Chapters include:Historical BackgroundOfficial Military OperationsSamuel BradyLocal DefensesPrickett’s FortAttack on Donally’s and Rice’s FortsGleaning the Bits and PiecesThe Hunting ShirtPutting it all TogetherA Note on SourcesBibliographyAppendixSoft bound, 5-1/2″ x 8-1/2″ format, 132 pages. By William Rundorff.