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The Battles of the War of 1812 |
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| Format | Softcover | |
| Catalogue No. | 1-897252-01-3 | |
| Pages | 317 | |
| Language | English only | |
| Price | $21.95 | |
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Written by Pierre Berton. Published by Fifth House Ltd., 2006. Description: |
| The Battles of the War
of 1812 is the third omnibus in the Pierre Berton’s History for
Young Canadians series. Originally printed as separate volumes in the
Adventures in Canadian History series, The Battles of the War of
1812 focuses on the most important battles of the war, relating the stories
in accurate, lively detail. Facts and figures, historical characters, and
battle strategies blend seamlessly into an exciting lesson in Canadian history.
This is the story of the war that helped Canadians develop a sense of pride and
community, setting the groundwork for a united Canadian nation.
Berton’s fast-paced narratives, written for pre-teen and teenage readers, recreate the battles that would shape Canada’s future. Focusing on major historical characters, Berton describes figures such as Tecumseh, Isaac Brock, Charles-Michel d’Irumberry de Salaberry, and Laura Secord. Less familiar characters, from minor officers to Loyalist informers, add depth and drama to the history. The chapters in The Battles of the War of 1812 omnibus include:
"When Pierre Berton describes a battle, you are right there. You’ve got to know the commanders; you’ve met some of the eager young soldiers; you care about what happens to them. Once the guns start firing, you are both exhilarated and fearful." -- Charlotte Gray, from the forewordIllustrated with black-and-white photographs. Also from Pierre Berton’s History for Young Canadians series: Canada Moves West The Great Klondike Gold Rush |
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