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Richardson's War of 1812; with notes and a life of the author

Richardson's War of 1812; with notes and a life of the author

Richardson and Alexander Clark Casselman

Paperback

Biographies GeneralCanadian HistoryGeneral Military History

ISBN10: 9353704464
ISBN13: 9789353704469
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: May 20 2019
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.98 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
On the Upper Canada frontier, the War of 1812 was not an abstract cause but a daily test of nerve. History, told at the muzzle-flash. Richardson's War of 1812 brings you a war of 1812 memoir shaped by firsthand soldier recollections, where mud, marches, and sudden alarms along the US Canada border battles define the rhythm of service. Written by John Richardson, a veteran of the conflict, and presented here with Alexander Clark Casselman's scholarly annotated edition, this military history narrative pairs the immediacy of a participant's voice with steady guidance for the modern reader. The notes and life of the author frame Richardson within early 19th century Canada, clarifying places, people, and context without dulling the edge of lived experience. You can read it straight through for its pace, or dip in for quick bearings when local tactical questions of regiments, routes, and command arise. Every note sharpens the picture. For anyone tracing Canadian militia campaigns and British army memoirs, it stands as a Canadian history reference and a primary source for research, valuable to students of strategy, identity, and the making of a border. At once readable and historically weighty, it belongs on any war of 1812 collection: a classic record of Upper Canada under pressure, and a testament to how memory becomes history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

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