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War On The Detroit: The Chronicles Of Thomas Vercheres De Boucherville And The Capitulation By An Ohio Volunteer

War On The Detroit: The Chronicles Of Thomas Vercheres De Boucherville And The Capitulation By An Ohio Volunteer

Hardcover

Military BiographiesFiction AnthologiesCivil War Period (1850-1877)

ISBN10: 1164507621
ISBN13: 9781164507628
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.59
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
War On The Detroit: The Chronicles Of Thomas Vercheres De Boucherville And The Capitulation By An Ohio Volunteer is a historical account of the events that led up to the surrender of Detroit to the British during the War of 1812. The book is written by Thomas Vercheres De Boucherville, a French-Canadian officer who fought alongside the British during the war. The book begins with a brief overview of the War of 1812 and the strategic importance of Detroit to both the British and the Americans. De Boucherville then provides a detailed account of his experiences during the war, including his participation in several key battles and his interactions with other officers and soldiers.The book also includes a firsthand account of the capitulation of Detroit, which was signed by an Ohio volunteer who was present at the surrender. This document provides valuable insight into the negotiations that took place between the British and American forces, as well as the conditions of the surrender.Overall, War On The Detroit is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the War of 1812 or the early history of North America. De Boucherville's firsthand account of the war provides a unique perspective on the conflict and sheds light on the experiences of the soldiers who fought in it.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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