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Queenston Heights (1891)

Queenston Heights (1891)

Cruikshank, Ernest Alexander

Hardcover

Political Biographies20th Century United States HistoryFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1162185449
ISBN13: 9781162185446
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 48
Weight: 0.91
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Queenston Heights is a historical novel written by Ernest Alexander Cruikshank and published in 1891. The book is set during the War of 1812 and tells the story of the Battle of Queenston Heights, which took place on October 13, 1812, near the village of Queenston in Upper Canada (now Ontario).The novel follows the experiences of several characters, both real and fictional, as they navigate the tumultuous events leading up to the battle and the battle itself. The main character is Lieutenant James FitzGibbon, a British officer who played a key role in the battle. Other characters include American General Stephen Van Rensselaer, British General Isaac Brock, and several Canadian and American soldiers.The book provides a detailed account of the battle, including the strategies and tactics employed by both sides, as well as the bravery and sacrifices of individual soldiers. It also explores the political and social context of the war, including the tensions between British and American forces, and the role of Canada in the conflict.Overall, Queenston Heights is a gripping and informative historical novel that provides a vivid portrayal of one of the key battles of the War of 1812.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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