A Tale of the American War of Independence (1776-1781)

The American War for Independence (1776-1781) has, for most Americans, only one interpretation — that portrayed in the lurid prose of the Declaration of Independence: taxation without representation, oppression by the redcoats, the tyranny of King George III etc. The compelling image of a united population of freedom-loving patriots has always held sway in American minds. The reality of the matter is that only 1/3 of Americans supported the rebellion, about 1/3 remained neutral, and the rest maintained loyalty to the Crown. Disregarding the minor discomforts of colonial status and loathing the violence of some of the rebels, outraged loyalists organized for the King. The war itself was a nearly run thing and a large number of Americans gave good account against their fellow colonists.

The “Old Flag” of this Henty tale is the Union Jack of Britain and the point of view is that of a young Bostonian named Harold Wilson who leaves his adventures on the frontier to join his compatriots against the rebellion. Along the way he rescues several young girls from the Indians and exhibits the virtues of all the Henty heroes in desperate situations. This heroic boy is on the losing side this time and he flees to Canada after the war with other Loyalists who remained true to the old flag.

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