The rogue republic: how would-be patriots waged the shortest revolution in American history

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Shares the history of a little-known ninety-day republic composed of Americans laying claim to West Florida in 1783, an action that spurred Manifest Destiny and helped make the United States the vast expanse of land it is today.;Realm of happiness -- Kemper & his madly deluded party -- The late insurrection at Baton Rouge -- Birds of a feather -- You have ruined our country -- Live hogs, bees-wax, coffee, etc -- A second edition of the Kemper attempt -- Our tribunal cannot be men of business -- The spirit of independence -- A new order of things -- Thus has terminated the revolution -- A battle for the freedom of the world -- The Commonwealth of West Florida -- Our infant but beloved country -- The star will rise and shine -- Vive la West Floriday -- The whole of the Mississippi is now American -- The star of Florida is not set -- The old hero. Realm of happiness -- Kemper & his madly deluded party -- The late insurrection at Baton Rouge -- Birds of a feather -- You have ruined our country -- Live hogs, bees-wax, coffee, etc -- A second edition of the Kemper attempt -- Our tribunal cannot be men of business -- The spirit of independence -- A new order of things -- Thus has terminated the revolution -- A battle for the freedom of the world -- The Commonwealth of West Florida -- Our infant but beloved country -- The star will rise and shine -- Vive la West Floriday -- The whole of the Mississippi is now American -- The star of Florida is not set -- The old hero.