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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
The national anthem The national anthem Nancy Harris Explains what the national anthem is and when it is played. OL13649044W
Bright Captivity (Georgia Trilogy #1) Bright Captivity (Georgia Trilogy #1) Eugenia Price Eugenia Price has long shared with her millions of devoted readers her fascination with St. Simons Island and the families who built their lives in that beautiful corner of Georgia. Bright Captivity … OL16707830W
Surrender to destiny Surrender to destiny M. L. Tyndall Travel back into the history of the War of 1812 and follow three determined young women whose destinies will be determined by their patriotism. Marianne refuses to marry, but facing the British toget… OL17866787W
Changes for Caroline Changes for Caroline Kathleen Ernst In 1812, Caroline receives a letter asking her to come and help on Uncle Aaron's new farm and she is happy to do so but when a thief starts sneaking around the farm, she learns that some things are n… OL17873805W
The invasion of Canada The invasion of Canada Ronald J. Dale "Ron Dale traces the course of this gruelling two-year conflict, bringing to life people and engagements that have become legendary in Canada: General Brock's stand at Queenston Heights, Tecumseh's d… OL17921591W
Legend of the paymaster's gold Legend of the paymaster's gold Jo Shawyer Twins Sam and Eadie discover an exciting legend that involves their new home near London, Ontario. During a skirmish in the War of 1812 that took place in front of their house, an army paymaster lost… OL18007433W
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
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 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
The national anthem The national anthem Pamela Dell Describes the history of the Star-Spangled Banner and how it became the national anthem of the United States. OL3458134W
If pigs could fly If pigs could fly Lawson, John Relates the adventures of Morgan James who, on his way to find a preacher so he can marry Annabel Lee, finds himself involved in a series of events climaxing with helping General Andrew Jackson win a… OL4646949W
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