Set during the American Revolution, 'The Siege of Newport' is a thrilling tale of war and intrigue that pits the British against the American Patriots in a desperate struggle for control of Rhode Island. With a host of memorable characters, including the British spy Mary Silliman and the American commander General Sullivan, Amory weaves a complex web of loyalty and betrayal that keeps the reader guessing until the very end. Blending historical accuracy with vivid storytelling, 'The Siege of Newport' is a must-read for anyone interested in the drama of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

As a rare account by a woman and a Loyalist during the French and Patriot attack on British forces at Newport in September 1778, Mrs. Almy's account provides valuable insights into a civilian woman's reactions to the war and to the situation in Newport. Among many other things, she graphically describes her attempts to protect her children as the French naval squadron under the Comte d'Estaing fought its way in and out of Narragansett Bay during the Battle of Rhode Island.

Chronicles the battle fought by the joint American and French forces against the British during the Revolutionary War, describing the complex, multi-faceted sea strategies and the controversial decisions made on both sides by the prominent patriots involved.