Thomas Byng
Slave, Black Loyalist, Schoolmaster...a likely lad
by Barry Wright
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About the Book
The story of Thomas Byng, a South Carolina slave who fled his master in the American War of Independance and was evacuated with other British Loyalists to Digby, Nova Scotia—the times, his struggle and his legacy.
Features & Details
- Primary Category: Family History / Family Tree
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Project Option: 6×9 in, 15×23 cm
# of Pages: 322 -
Isbn
- Softcover: 9780368626784
- Publish Date: Apr 17, 2019
- Language English
- Keywords NovaScotia, Black Loyalist, Thomas Byng
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About the Creator
Barry Wright
Balnarring, Victoria
Born in 1943, Barry grew up on an apple orchard in the rural community of Red Hill, Victoria Australia. He has had a chequered career: primary school teacher, technical school teacher, part-time soldier, apple orchardist, truck driver, factory worker, film-maker, teacher of the deaf, small business owner, lecturer, husband, father and grandfather and whippet owner. With Pat, he spent eleven years living in Vietnam managing an aid project aimed at developing education for the Deaf. Over the years he has dabbled in a range of activities including gardening, motorcycling, photography, writing and cooking. He currently spends most of his time writing.