Journals of Major Robert Rogers

The Journals of Major Robert Rogers were originally published in London in 1765, documenting the military experiences of the commander of Rogers' Rangers during the French and Indian War. Rogers was a central figure in colonial frontier warfare, and these journals provide a firsthand account of his tactical expeditions, including the famous raid on the Abenaki settlement of St. Francis. The text remains a primary source for historians studying 18th-century irregular warfare and the complexities of colonial-Indigenous relations during the mid-1700s.

This specific edition, published by Peter Smith in 2000, serves as a scholarly reprint intended to preserve the text for academic and historical reference. Peter Smith Publisher was long known for reissuing significant out-of-print books and historical records to ensure their continued availability to libraries and researchers. By maintaining the integrity of the original 18th-century prose and annotations, this edition allows modern readers to engage directly with the tactical and political perspectives that defined Rogers’ career and his eventual legacy in American military history.