Beaverdams (Classic Reprint)

Frank H. Keefer

ISBN 10: 1334222045 / ISBN 13: 9781334222047

Published by Forgotten Books, 2024

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book describes events surrounding the Battle of Beaverdams, a significant engagement during the War of 1812 that resulted in an important victory for Canadian forces. The battle, which took place near the present-day town of Thorold, Ontario, was heavily influenced by the actions of Laura Secord, a Canadian woman who travelled through dangerous and unfamiliar terrain to warn British soldiers of an impending attack by American forces. The book highlights the bravery and determination of both Canadian women and men who fought to retain the country as part of the British Empire. It also sheds light on the role of Indigenous allies, such as the Mohawk Indians, in the victory. Through a detailed account of the battle and its aftermath, this book provides a glimpse into the complexities of early Canadian history and the sacrifices made by those who shaped the nation's identity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

Seller Inventory # 9781334222047_0

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Beaverdams (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1334222045
• ISBN 13: 9781334222047
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Modern History of Canada

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Synopsis

This book describes events surrounding the Battle of Beaverdams, a significant engagement during the War of 1812 that resulted in an important victory for Canadian forces. The battle, which took place near the present-day town of Thorold, Ontario, was heavily influenced by the actions of Laura Secord, a Canadian woman who travelled through dangerous and unfamiliar terrain to warn British soldiers of an impending attack by American forces. The book highlights the bravery and determination of both Canadian women and men who fought to retain the country as part of the British Empire. It also sheds light on the role of Indigenous allies, such as the Mohawk Indians, in the victory. Through a detailed account of the battle and its aftermath, this book provides a glimpse into the complexities of early Canadian history and the sacrifices made by those who shaped the nation's identity.