They bade farewell to the waters that flowed to the St. Lawrence and committed themselves to the current that was to bear them they knew not
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Importance of Controlling the Great Lakes in 1812
The American troops awaited the approach of the enemy, and anticipated victory; but, to their dismay, General Hull opened a correspondence, which
Disappointing End to War of 1812
The indignation of the disappointed troops, thus compelled to an inglorious retreat, was uncontrollable, and many of the officers broke their swords,
Battle of Lundy’s Lane
At midnight, Brown, having unsuccessfully tried for six hours, to force the British from their position, retreated to Chippewa.Continuing Canada
Catastrophe at Moravian Town
The English General did not expect to be immediately followed up by Harrison, knowing the difficulties in the way of his progress.Continuing Canada
War on the Lakes
As the autumn of 1813 approached, the American leaders began to make more urgently threatening movements, apparently determined to make some decisive
Canada’s Success in Far West
Early in 1813 hostilities recommenced with a Canadian success in the Far West.Continuing Canada Versus USA 1812-1814,with a selection from The
Parkman Vol. 3, Chapter 5
Frontenac was full of faults; but it is not through these that his memory has survived him.Previously in The Discovery of the Great West.Our
The Battle of Queenston
General Brock, at Fort George, having risen, as usual, before daylight, heard the cannonade, and galloped up to the scene of action.Continuing