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  • Narrative of the Fenian Invasion of Canada

    The plan of the invasion of Canada at the end of May, 1866, was given by the Fenian military commander, General Sweeny, to his followers somewhat thus: The advance to be made simultaneously from points along the American frontier from St. Albans in Vermont, to Chicago in Illinois, on a sinuous frontage line of fifteen hundred miles. The right wing was at St. Albans and to the eastward. The centre ... Read more

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  • Narrative of the Fenian invasion of Canada

    An Account of the Fenian Raids in 19th Century Canada

    In "Narrative of the Fenian Invasion of Canada," Alexander Somerville offers a vivid and meticulously detailed account of the Fenian Brotherhood's daring yet controversial campaigns in the 1860s. Employing a journalistic style that blends personal observation with historical analysis, Somerville provides readers with a firsthand perspective on the intricacies of the invasion, the motivations ... Read more

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  • NARRATIVE OF THE FENIAN INVASION OF CANADA

    Narrative of the Fenian Invasion of Canada by Alexander Somerville is a historical account of the Fenian Brotherhood's attempts to invade Canada in the 19th century. Somerville, an eyewitness to the events, provides a detailed narrative of the motivations behind the invasion, the strategies employed, and the aftermath of the failed attempt. The book sheds light on the political tensions between ... Read more

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  • NARRATIVE OF THE FENIAN INVASION OF CANADA

    NARRATIVE OF THE FENIAN INVASION OF CANADA by ALEXANDER SOMERVILLE offers a concentrated, compelling experience within fiction / literary. This concise work presents carefully drawn characters and purposeful plotting that together explore themes of choice, consequence, and human connection. The prose is precise and economical, balancing vivid scenes with clear pacing to maintain narrative momentum ... Read more

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    The British Soldier in the Age of Horse and Musket

    Redcoat is the brilliant story of the common British soldier from 1700 to 1900, based on the letters and diaries of the men who served and the women who followed them.Delving into the history of the period – charting events including Wolfe's victory and death at Quebec, Wellington's Peninsular War, Waterloo, the retreat from Kabul and the Sikh wars – celebrated military historian Richard Holmes ... Read more

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  • War of 1812: The Niagara Frontier, Illustrated

    by B J Lossing ...
    The story of the war along the Niagara River between Lakes Ontario and Erie. ... Read more

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  • The Call to Arms

    The 1812 Invasions of Upper Canada

    Series Book 1 - Upper Canada Preserved - War of 1812
    LIMITED TIME OFFERThe Call to Arms is the first of six books in the series Upper Canada Preserved - War of 1812. Each book in this battlefield-based chronicle combines the best of modern historical research with extensive quotations from original official documents and personal letters to bring to life this crucial period of Canada's early history. Numerous historical images of locations are ... Read more

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  • Troublous Times in Canada

    Enriched edition. A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870

    In "Troublous Times in Canada," John A. MacDonald delivers a compelling narrative that intricately weaves together the turbulent history of Canada during the 19th century. Written in a reflective and engaging style, the book captures the essence of the conflicts and challenges faced by the nascent nation as it sought to define its identity amid colonial pressures and internal strife. MacDonald's ... Read more

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  • Gibraltar

    The Greatest Siege in British History

    A rip-roaring account of the dramatic four-year siege of Britain’s Mediterranean garrison by Spain and France—an overlooked key to the British loss in the American RevolutionFor more than three and a half years, from 1779 to 1783, the tiny territory of Gibraltar was besieged and blockaded, on land and at sea, by the overwhelming forces of Spain and France. It became the longest siege in British ... Read more

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  • Four Years on the Great Lakes, 1813-1816

    The Journal of Lieutenant David Wingfield, Royal Navy

    David Wingfield joined the Royal Navy in 1806, at the age of fourteen. His service took him to the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Captured, he was a POW in the United States for nine months. Following his release, Wingfield had some intriguing adventures on the Upper Great Lakes before returning to England. Once home, he used his handwritten notes, kept during his time in North America, as ... Read more

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  • Redcoats

    The British Soldiers of the Napoleonic Wars

    An overview of the life of a British Army soldier in the 19th century during the Napoleonic Wars.What was a British soldier's life like during the Napoleonic Wars? How was he recruited and trained? How did he live on home service and during service abroad? And what was his experience of battle? In this landmark book Philip Haythornthwaite traces the career of a British soldier from enlistment, ... Read more

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  • The Tide of War

    The 1814 Invasions of Upper Canada

    Series Book 4 - Upper Canada Preserved - War of 1812
    Throughout 1812 and 1813, Upper Canada had been the principle target for a succession of American invasions and attacks. Fortunately they all had been repulsed, but at a high cost in lives and the devastation of property on both sides of the border. By the beginning of 1814, both sides were determined to bring the war to an end with a decisive victory through an escalated commitment of men and ... Read more

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