The Chinese were busily employed in completing their warlike preparations, which at the same time they kept as secret as possible, in the hope of
Britain’s Excuse for the Opium War
So long as Taoukwang and his ministers held the opinions which they did not hesitate to express, a friendly intercourse was impossible.Continuing
War of 1812 Ends
Today's installment concludes Canada Versus USA 1812-1814,the name of our combined selection from Agnes M. Machar and David Ramsay. The concluding
Tecumseh Killed
The Americans were now masters of the lake; but the Territory of Michigan was still in the possession of the British.Continuing Canada Versus USA
Joliet Sent to Find the Mississippi
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
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