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New York City And Vicinity During The War Of 1812-15: Being A Military, Civic And Financial Local History Of That Period (1889)

New York City And Vicinity During The War Of 1812-15: Being A Military, Civic And Financial Local History Of That Period (1889)

Guernsey, R. S.

Hardcover

20th Century United States HistoryFiction AnthologiesArmed Forces

ISBN10: 1164435930
ISBN13: 9781164435938
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 484
Weight: 1.93
Height: 1.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
New York City and Vicinity During the War of 1812-15 is a historical account of the military, civic, and financial events that took place in New York City and its surrounding areas during the War of 1812-15. Written by R.S. Guernsey and originally published in 1889, this book provides a detailed look at the battles, skirmishes, and diplomatic efforts that occurred during this period, as well as the impact of the war on the local economy and society.The book begins with an overview of the political climate leading up to the war, including tensions between Britain and the United States over trade and impressment. It then delves into the military campaigns that took place in and around New York City, including the attack on Fort Niagara, the Battle of Plattsburgh, and the British invasion of Washington, D.C.In addition to the military history, the book also covers the civic and financial aspects of the war. It discusses the role of local leaders in organizing defense efforts and raising funds for the war effort, as well as the impact of the war on trade and commerce in the region.Overall, New York City and Vicinity During the War of 1812-15 provides a comprehensive look at the events and impact of the war on one of America's most important cities and its surrounding areas.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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