The Fenian Raid At Fort Erie, June 1-2, 1866 (1866)

By W. C. Chewett And Company and W. C. Chewett & Co

Book Overview

""The Fenian Raid at Fort Erie, June 1-2, 1866"" is a historical account of the Fenian Brotherhood's invasion of Canada in 1866. Written by W. C. Chewett and Company, the book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath. The Fenian Brotherhood was a group of Irish nationalists who sought to free Ireland from British rule. They believed that by attacking Canada, they could force the British government to withdraw troops from Ireland. The raid on Fort Erie was one of several attacks launched by the Fenians in the late 19th century. The book includes eyewitness accounts of the raid, as well as information on the military tactics used by both sides. It also discusses the political implications of the raid, both in Canada and internationally. Overall, ""The Fenian Raid at Fort Erie, June 1-2, 1866"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Irish nationalism, Canadian history, or military history.""With A Map Of The Niagara Peninsula, Showing The Route Of The Troops, And A Plan Of The Lime Ridge Battle Ground.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165074745
• ISBN13: 9781165074747
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 98 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"