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Partisans and Redcoats Reviewed by: Brenda Weeaks,
MyShelf.Com Walter Edgar replays some important history in his latest work, describing in detail the sometimes forgotten South Carolina battles occurring at the end of the Revolutionary War. He begins with the taming of South Carolina's backcountry, from the arrival and settlement of the Irish-Scots to the war and removal of the local Indians, followed by the outlaws who were conquered the law-abiding Regulators. The author then replays the war from 1775 to 1779, going into the Revolutionary War itself, giving details and statistics, starting from the beginning with the Patriots to how the war affected in the backcountry of South Carolina. Edgar then goes into what I felt was the highlight of the book, Chapter Four, subtitled "The Tide Turns: The Battle of Huck's Defeat." After enduring Huck and his troop's destruction of the backcountry, those living there were later given a second chance to face him. Their revenge changed the tide of the war. It's here that many unsung heroes -- simple everyday people -- are revealed as true heroes Edgar is fair in his revelations as he reminds us that our patriots were not always united, such as when the Regulators cleaned up the lawless backcountry, then turned on each other. And how the low country elite treated the backcountry folks as badly as the British treated them. Partisans and Redcoats
is beyond well-written. The research is remarkable and the work is presented
in an easy-to-understand manner. Readers, young and old, can enjoy this
one without feeling overwhelmed. Readers will cheer the pride and bravery
of their ancestors. Their stories will reach into your soul and give it
a patriotic boost. It's a "must-read." |
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