The Journal of Nicholas Cresswell, 1774-1777 is a historical non-fiction book written by Nicholas Cresswell himself. The book is a personal account of Cresswell's travels and experiences during the years leading up to the American Revolution. Cresswell was a young Englishman who came to America in 1774 to seek his fortune. He traveled extensively throughout the colonies, visiting cities such as Philadelphia, New York, and Boston, as well as smaller...