Colonel David Fanning, of North Carolina, was one of the most remarkable characters developed by the American Revolution. His own narrative of his sufferings, exploits, marvelous adventures and hairbreadth escapes during the war has for years past been an object of quest by writers and students of American and Colonial history, especially in the Maritime Provinces.
Colonel David Fanning, of North Carolina, was one of the most remarkable characters developed by the American Revolution.
