The Papers of Sir William Johnson
- 654 pages
- 23 hours of reading
Alexander Clarence Flick was a historian and university professor specializing in European history. His writings also delved into the history of New York, the American Revolution, and church history. Flick approached history with a deeply analytical perspective, focused on uncovering pivotal events and their consequences. He emphasized meticulous research and compelling narratives that brought the past to life for his readers.



Classic study including extensive appendix of forfeited estates. Topics include the rise of the Loyalist Party, final organization, war against the loyalists, county inquisitorial organizations, activities of loyalists after issuance of the Declaration of Independence, activities of the commissioners on loyalists (1776-81), confiscation and sale of the property of loyalists, emigration of loyalists to Great Britain, Canada and Nova Scotia, and treatment of loyalists by Great Britain. Alexander Clarence Flick was Sometime University Fellow in History at Columbia University and Professor of European History at Syracuse University.