The Rangers; or, The Tory's Daughter A Tale Illustrative of the Revolutionary History of Vermont and the Northern Campaign of 1777

A brisk March morning drapes the Green Mountains in a chaotic blend of melting snow and sudden rain, and a richly outfitted sleigh trudges forward over the slippery road. Inside, a mixed company of well‑dressed travelers watches the landscape transform, the thaw exposing hidden streams that roar beneath the ice. The vivid description of this uneasy transition sets the tone for a world on the brink of upheaval, where nature’s own unrest mirrors the restless colonies.

Amid the storm‑soaked journey we meet a young woman—identified by her loyal Tory lineage—whose poised exterior belies the doubts whispering through her heart. As she rides toward the burgeoning conflict, the narrative hints at her encounters with the rugged Rangers, a group bound by a fierce devotion to the revolutionary cause. Their paths intersect in a tense, early‑stage clash of ideals, drawing her into the tangled politics and personal loyalties that define Vermont’s 1777 northern campaign.