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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 41 MIN

19 - Journal of Nicholas Cresswell by Nicholas Cresswell

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Defying the expectations of his English family, Nicholas Cresswell sets sail for America in 1774, carrying mysterious reasons for his journey. His extraordinary adventures span from trading cotton in Barbados to scouting farmlands on the Ohio frontier, and finally to the war-torn ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. A staunch non-combatant in the American struggle for freedom, he grapples with the fear of imprisonment, dwindling finances, and the desperate need to return home. Dive into this captivating account of survival, filled with vivid insights into life, politics, piracy, and even social gatherings at George Washingtons residence during a pivotal time in Americas history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)

Defying the expectations of his English family, Nicholas Cresswell sets sail for America in 1774, carrying mysterious reasons for his journey. His extraordinary adventures span from trading cotton in Barbados to scouting farmlands on the Ohio frontier, and finally to the war-torn ruins of New York during the Revolutionary War. A staunch non-combatant in the American struggle for freedom, he grapples with the fear of imprisonment, dwindling finances, and the desperate need to return home. Dive into this captivating account of survival, filled with vivid insights into life, politics, piracy, and even social gatherings at George Washingtons residence during a pivotal time in Americas history. (Summary by Matthew McNaughton)

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