war of 1812

Introduces readers to "The Star-Spangled Banner" and discusses the meaning of the song and its importance as the national anthem of the United States.

Contains more than 500 alphabetically arranged entries addressing the War of 1812, with information on the causes, events, political and diplomatic responses, and aftermath of the war.

Chronicles the history, battles, and characters of the War of 1812 including the capture of Detroit, the attack on Montreal, the Shawnee leader Tecumseh, and numerous other accounts of heroism and loyalty.

Manly and Peter Treegate find themselves aboard the same ship off the West Indies as captain and midshipman respectively during the War of 1812.

In the summer of 1814, America was on the brink of disaster. Just because Great Britain was defeated during the War for Independence did not mean they had given up hope of regaining their prior American colonies. And so, in 1812, America and Great Britain were once again at war. The British had succeeded in burning down most of Washington's landmarks--including the White House and the Capital, and looting and panic were widespread as First Lady Dolley Madison fled the White House, taking with her historical treasures. Now, two years later, it looked as though America would be defeated. When American forces regrouped for a last-ditch defense of Baltimore, there was no indication that America would be victorious. In the meantime, Washington lawyer Francis Scott Key found himself in the middle of the Battle for Baltimore and penned the patriotic song "The Star-Spangled Banner".

Folklore, history and supernatural tradition from the War of 1812 in the Niagara region of New York.

An illustrated guide to battlefields and historical sites of the War of 1812, with colorful photographs, archival paintings, descriptions, and eyewitness accounts.

Discusses the key military and nonmilitary figures, battles, and events of the American Revolutionary War and the War of 1812.