Richardson's War Of 1812: With Notes And A Life Of The Author (1902)

By Alexander Clark Casselman, John Richardson, Alexander Casselman

Book Overview

Richardson's War of 1812 is a historical account of the conflict between the United States and Great Britain, written by John Richardson, a Canadian naval officer who served during the war. The book was originally published in 1842 and is considered a primary source for the events of the War of 1812.This edition of the book, published in 1902, includes extensive notes by Alexander Clark Casselman, a Canadian historian and author. These notes provide additional context and analysis of Richardson's account, giving readers a deeper understanding of the events and their significance.In addition to the notes, this edition also includes a biography of John Richardson, providing readers with insight into the life of the author and his experiences during the war. The biography includes details about Richardson's naval career, his involvement in the Battle of Lake Erie, and his role as a prisoner of war.Overall, Richardson's War of 1812 is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the United States and Canada, and the conflicts that have shaped their relationship over time.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: 1164943324
• ISBN13: 9781164943327
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 446 Pages
• Weight: 1.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.5" x 9.3"