Guidebook to the Historic Sites of the War of 1812: 2nd Edition, Revised and Updated - Softcover

Collins, Gilbert

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1550026267 ISBN 13: 9781550026269

Publisher: Dundurn Press, 2006

Synopsis

There have been guidebooks to military sites before, but no other book has covered the War of 1812 in its entirety. This well-illustrated updated edition covers more than 400 historic sites of the War of 1812, both well-known and obscure, in both Canada and the United States.

The author has used old pen and ink drawings from the last century to give a "then and now" feel to the book. Curious to know what is at the site of the Battle of Queenston Heights? Besides giving readers a detailed history of the events that occurred at the sites, the author describes what they have to offer visitors today, be it a historical plaque, historic house, or major interpretive centre.

This book is a handy tool for both travellers and historians. It remains the only book on the market offering a comprehensive guide to nearly all of the sites in our last war with the United States.

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

Includes more than 400 historic sites, both well-known and obscure, in both Canada and the U.S.

About the Author:

Gilbert Collins is a long-time resident of Ottawa and an amateur historian. He has travelled extensively throughout Canada and the United States for over 35 years, visiting historic sites associated with Colonial conflicts. He is working on his next book, a guidebook to the historic sites of the French and Indian War.

About this edition

• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1550026267
• ISBN 13: 9781550026269
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 392