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Andrew Jackson Andrew Jackson Robert Vincent Remini Reveals why Jackson's bold leadership as a general cemented "Old Hickory"'s reputation for being tough and ultimately led to his election as President of the United States in 1828. OL14865067W
The battle for St. Michaels The battle for St. Michaels Emily Arnold McCully In 1813, nine-year-old Caroline, a fast runner, helps the residents of Saint Michaels, Maryland, as they defend their town against the British. OL15199703W
1812 1812 Walter R. Borneman Although frequently overlooked between the American Revolution and the Civil War, the War of 1812 tested a rising generation of American leaders; unified the United States with a renewed sense of nat… OL1827507W
History of the late war in the western country History of the late war in the western country Robert B. McAfee [This volume] “… is the original authority from which later writers borrowed freely. It narrates, in detail, the causes of the war—Hull’s Campaign—Harrison’s Campaign—Battle of Lake Erie—and all the … OL183314W
War of 1812 War of 1812 Miriam Greenblatt A revised account of the events surrounding the War of 1812 between the newly established United States and Great Britain. OL1892325W
Historical memoir of the war in West Florida and Louisiana in 1814-15 Historical memoir of the war in West Florida and Louisiana in 1814-15 Arsène Lacarrière Latour,Arsaene Lacarriaere Latour,Gene A. Smith xlii, 358 p. : 24 cm OL1979847W
The naval war of 1812 The naval war of 1812 Theodore Roosevelt Published when Theodore Roosevelt was only twenty-three years old, The Naval War of 1812 was immediately hailed as a literary and scholarly triumph, and it is still considered the definitive book on … OL20530W
The War of 1812 The War of 1812 Henry Adams A detailed and interesting discussion of the War of 1812. OL24203W
The biggest (and best) flag that ever flew The biggest (and best) flag that ever flew Rebecca C. Jones Recounts how Mrs. Pickergill of Baltimore was commissioned to make the huge flag which flew at Fort McHenry over Baltimore Harbor during a battle with the British in 1814. OL2459662W
Dear Canada Dear Canada Kit Pearson When war breaks out between the United States and Great Britain in 1812, eleven-year-old Susanna chronicles her experiences when her father and brother go off to fight leaving the women to fend for t… OL2802863W
Twilight's last gleaming Twilight's last gleaming Laurie Lewis In this second volume of the epic historical series Free Men and Dreamers, witness the saga of five families caught in the tumult of the oft-forgotten war that cemented American liberty and set the s… OL2860842W
Francis Scott Key Francis Scott Key Lillie Patterson A biography of the Washington lawyer and amateur verse writer who composed the words of "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the War of 1812. OL2918871W
Twenty-five years in the Rifle Brigade Twenty-five years in the Rifle Brigade William Surtees A plain man's account of his career in the British Army, published after his death by his brother. There is a handsome memorial plaque to William Surtees in the parish church of Corbridge, Northumbe… OL2978798W
The burning of Washington The burning of Washington Mary Kay Phelan Examines the events preceding, during, and after the British campaign to capture Washington, D.C., during the War of 1812. OL4675635W
Andrew Jackson and the New Populism Andrew Jackson and the New Populism William Gutman A biography of the seventh President of the United States who was called the "Man of the People" and who served as a soldier, congressman, senator, and judge. OL4992776W
The power of patriotism The power of patriotism DeLynn Decker A life story of the patriotic and eloquent attorney who was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry. OL6092865W
An authentic history of the second war for independence An authentic history of the second war for independence Samuel R. Brown This history of the war was apparently published several months after the end of the War of 1812. OL6607044W
The causes of the War of 1812 The causes of the War of 1812 Bradford Perkins Varied interpretations by leading authorities on the causes of the War of 1812. OL6901178W
War on the Detroit War on the Detroit Rene Thomas Vercheres de Boucherville Thomas Vercheres’ very literate journal begins with his arrival in Canada in 1803 as a newly hired employee of the New Northwest company and his journey to Sault Ste. Marie. The second reprint in the… OL7654002W
An echo of hope An echo of hope Dianna Crawford When young widow Hope Reardon's childhood love, Michael, returns from war, old feelings are rekindled. But Hope and Michael must first overcome their past hurts so that their hearts are free to love … OL99917W
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