The Metabolism of Military Forces in the War of Independence- Seminar

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The Metabolism of Military Forces in the War of Independence: Environmental Contexts and Consequences

Author: David Hsiung, Juniata College 
Comment: James Rice, Tufts University

In order to function during the War of Independence, armies and navies needed multiple sources of energy—food, firewood, work animals (which also needed food), ammunition, and more. How did specific natural environments, both proximate and distant, fuel those military metabolisms? How did such actions affect those environments in the decades and centuries that followed? This paper is the seed of a book proposal that, when watered by your feedback, will germinate come summertime.

The Boston Seminar on Environmental History invites you to come join the conversation. The seminar brings together a diverse group of scholars and interested members of the public to workshop a pre-circulated paper. Discussion is followed by a reception of light refreshments from 6:45-7:30 PM. Our sessions are free and open to everyone.