This book is about american revolution by an unknown author. The main framework of the story is about the conflictions between Whig and Tory during the war periods. A tale of the american revolution for children by the military adventures of a shoemaker who was a whig.Gen. P. "The word tory the learned Webster says was derived from the Irish in which language it signifies a robber. Tory in that language means a bush; and hence tory a robber or bushman; because robbers often secrete themselves in the bushes. The meaning of the word whig I am unable to tell you. Its origin is uncertain. It was applied as I told you to those who fought for the liberty of America."