1812 The War, And Its Moral, A Canadian Chronicle (1864)

""1812: The War, And Its Moral, A Canadian Chronicle"" is a historical book written by William F. Coffin in 1864. The book provides a detailed account of the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, focusing on the Canadian perspective of the conflict. Coffin begins by describing the political and economic tensions that led to the war, including the British impressment of American sailors and the American desire to expand their territory. He then goes on to detail the major battles and events of the war, such as the Battle of Queenston Heights and the Burning of Washington. Throughout the book, Coffin emphasizes the moral implications of the war, arguing that it was a struggle between two different visions of society and government. He also discusses the impact of the war on Canada and its people, including the role of Indigenous peoples in the conflict. Overall, ""1812: The War, And Its Moral, A Canadian Chronicle"" provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the War of 1812 from a Canadian perspective, highlighting the complex political and moral issues at play during this pivotal moment in North American history.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.