E321: Gene Procknow: A British Major’s Quixotic American Mission and True Loyalties

About this episode

This episode features an interview with author Gene Procknow discussing the complexities of Irish officer Apollos Morris during the American Revolution.

This week our guest is author and JAR contributor Gene Procknow. Irish officer Apollos Morris was intent on stopping the American Revolution and had a foot in both worlds. For more information visit www.allthingsliberty.com.

People in this episode

Guest: Gene Procknow

Topics covered

• American Revolution
• British military
• historical figures
• loyalties
• Irish officers

Keywords

• Gene Procknow
• Apollos Morris
• American Revolution
• British Major
• historical mission

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Journal of the American Revolution, allthingsliberty.com

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