American Colonial Ranger: The Northern Colonies 1724-64 (Warrior): No. 85 Paperback – Illustrated, 20 Aug. 2004

Very good book it is very interesting

Great history, many illustrations and great text.

Very good overview of a little known campaign. Interesting and detailed

Not as I expected

A very interesting and informative book written by an author who knows his subject very well. However, the subject matter would have benefitted by the author providing more detailed maps of the Rangers theatre of operations ie.The St Francis Raid

This series of books is factual and informative. I found this title easy to read and of great interest.

The artists impressions are a bit off as far as accuracy is concerned, but the text and information contributed by the author is exceptionally authentic. This is definitely one of the very best books on early American Ranger companies. Typically the Osprey series are just generalized and very limited, but his one however, is on par with other books on the subject, outside of the series! Highly recommended!

Once upon a time, the frontier in North America ran right through what is now upstate New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and the Massachusetts province of Maine. English settlers and regulars battled the French and Indians in a series of conflicts, some local, some part of larger European wars. Out of dire necessity, the Northern Colonies created ranger units, tough and experienced woodsmen able to fight on equal terms in any weather. This is their story."American Colonial Ranger" is an outstanding Osprey Warrior Series book authored by Gary Zaboley. It focuses on ranger units generated in the period 1724-64, which takes in the Seven Years War/French and Indian War which decided the fate of the English Northern Colonies. In a concise but powerful narrative, the author portrays selected ranger units, including their training, tactics, and campaigns. There is much emphasis on the famed Rogers' Rangers, but other units are mentioned, many of whose survivors went on to play a role in the American Revolution. This is not a story for the faint of heart; the fighting in the wilderness was savage and often without quarter. The text is much enhanced by a nice collection of photographs, maps, and illustrations, including a terrific set of color plates describing uniforms (such as they were) and equipment. Highly recommended as a introduction to the topic. This volume is nicely complemented by another Osprey Warrior Series entry, "British Light Infantryman of the Seven Years War."

Okay book

My 6th level grandfather fought with Roger's Rangers and lost his life returning from the scout at St Francois. After reading some detailed book from Roger's diaries, I have a good understanding of what primary life was like in those dense wooded mountain regions of NY, and NH. None of those books contained some of the detailed pictures that are found in this book. Since I am a visual person, perusing this book was like adding color to the words found in the associated writings.

American Colonial Ranger is the first Osprey Warrior series book that I own, and it is excellent. Filled with interesting facts, and outstanding illustrations, Gary Zaboly makes the most of ths short format - great primer about Roger's Rangers. As a few others have mentioned, the illustrations are some of the best I have seen. If you have an interest in Colonial Ranger units then you should buy this book. If you want to learn more about Major Robert Rogers, then I suggest War on the Run.