The Fenian Raid at Fort Erie, June the First and Second, 1866: With a Map of the Niagara Peninsula, Shewing the Route of the Troops, and a Plan of the Lime Ridge Battle Ground

W. C. Chewett & Co

ISBN 10: 0461597632 / ISBN 13: 9780461597639

Published by HardPress Publishing, 2018

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• Title: The Fenian Raid at Fort Erie, June the First and Second, 1866: With a Map of the Niagara Peninsula, Shewing the Route of the Troops, and a Plan of the Lime Ridge Battle Ground
• Publisher: HardPress Publishing
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461597632
• ISBN 13: 9780461597639
• Binding: PAP
• Condition: New
• Weight: 225 grams

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The Fenian Raid At Fort Erie, June The First And Second, 1866: With A Map Of The Niagara Peninsula, Shewing The Route Of The Troops, And A Plan Of The Lime Ridge Battle GroundThis historical volume constructs a documentary portrait of Fenian activity in Canada West in 1866, combining narrative from contemporary newspapers with official reports and appendices. It covers the Fenian movement's origins, the Campo Bello expedition, and the internal disputes within the Fenian Brotherhood, then concentrates on the raid at Fort Erie and the subsequent Battle of Lime Ridge, portraying the Canadian forces—volunteers, militia, and regulars—how they mobilized, confronted the invaders, and faced skirmishes, retreats, and a final withdrawal. The book aggregates first-hand accounts, letters, and press bulletins from Buffalo, Toronto, Chippawa, and Ridgeway, together with official government documents and casualty lists, illustrating the scale of the threat, the logistics of crossing the Niagara River, and the resolve of Canadians in defense of their territory. It ends with reflections on loyalty, sacrifice, and national autonomy and provides sources for future historians.