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English
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Another history pageturner from the authors of the #1 bestsellers George Washington's Secret Six and Thomas Jefferson and the Tripoli Pirates.
The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison’s generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing...
The War of 1812 saw America threatened on every side. Encouraged by the British, Indian tribes attacked settlers in the West, while the Royal Navy terrorized the coasts. By mid-1814, President James Madison’s generals had lost control of the war in the North, losing...
Author
Publisher
Dutton Caliber, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
In the waning days of 1814, a fleet of Royal Navy warships closed in on the waters below New Orleans. The gateway of the Mississippi River and America's heartland, it was defended by General Andrew Jackson with an 'army' of farmers, merchants, backwoodsmen, smugglers, slaves, and Choctaw Indians, many of them unarmed. Davis tells the story of one of the most impactful battles ever fought on American soil-- a tale of resilience, bravery, and uncommon...
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Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2012.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A high-action portrait of the infamous historical pirate who pursued high-seas ambitions as a youth before settling down in New Orleans. Describes how he became a respected businessman, made pivotal contributions to the War of 1812 and exposed a British invasion plot.
11) The War of 1812
Publisher
Arts and Entertainment Network
Pub. Date
[2005]
Language
English
Description
The first episode, "First invasion : the War of 1812, " depicts how only 30 years after winning the independence, the upstart United States waged another war with Great Britain. Motivated by the high-seas capture of American sailors and the desire to annex Canadian lands, President Madison declared war. Thanks to the aim of a lone sniper, the skill of Andrew Jackson, the fortitude of the people of Baltimore, and the events of September 11, 1814, America...