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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
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 War of 1812 soldier at New Orleans The War of 1812 soldier at New Orleans William R. Sanford Recreates the experiences of one soldier in the War of 1812 as he fights with Andrew Jackson in the Battle of New Orleans. OL15129736W
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
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 national anthem The national anthem Joseph Ferry Traces the history of the Star Spangled Banner, from a lawyer's poem written during the War of 1812, through its official recognition as the national anthem in 1931, to its ongoing inspiration today. OL5952859W
Redcoats' revenge Redcoats' revenge David G. Fitz-Enz What if, on September 11, 1814, the United States had lost the close-run battle that Winston Churchill called the "most decisive" of the War of 1812? With a victory at Plattsburgh, would the British … OL6211165W
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
The War of 1812 The War of 1812 Don Nardo An account of the strategies, personalities, and results of America's second military conflict with Great Britain, the "unnecessary" and "impractical" War of 1812. OL72930W
The battle fields of the Maumee Valley The battle fields of the Maumee Valley Sons of the American Revolution. District of Columbia Society. These papers by various authors were about the acquisition of the Northwest and the struggle with the Indians and Great Britain, up to and including the War of 1812; and about preserving and commemor… OL7717902W
Fire Along the Sky Fire Along the Sky Sara Donati,Sara Donati With epic sweep and breathtaking adventure, Sara Donati's bestselling saga of an Early American family's struggle for survival in the Northeast wilderness continues with the story of an indomitable w… OL92416W