Black Nick is a sensationalistic dime novel first published in 1873. It’s set during the latter days of the American Revolutionary War, when the British and American armies were locked in a do-or-die struggle for the future of the Colonies.
Black NickTo place the story in context, it involves events leading up to the surrender of the British General John Burgoyne. Burgoyne surrender at Saratoga, New York on October 17, 1777, after battles with American forces under General Horatio. With the British suffering heavy losses during both engagements, Burgoyne retreated with a weakened army to Saratoga, where he ultimately surrendered. This marked a turning point in the American Revolution, as it prevented the British from dividing New England from the rest of the colonies. It also proved a dec
