A Sketch Of The Events Which Preceded The Capture Of Washington: By The British, On The Twenty-Fourth Of August, 1814 (1849)

""A Sketch Of The Events Which Preceded The Capture Of Washington: By The British, On The Twenty-Fourth Of August, 1814"" is a historical account written by Edward Duncan Ingraham in 1849. The book details the events leading up to the capture of Washington D.C. by the British during the War of 1812. Ingraham provides a detailed description of the military maneuvers and battles that took place prior to the capture, including the burning of the White House and the Capitol building. He also discusses the political and social climate of the time, including the tensions between the United States and Great Britain. This book is an important resource for anyone interested in American history, military strategy, and 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.