Flames Across the Border: 1813-1814The Canada–U.S. border was in flames as the War of 1812 continued. York's parliament buildings were on fire, Niagara-on-the-Lake burned to the ground and Buffalo lay in ashes. Even the American capital of Washington, far to the south, was put to the torch. The War of 1812 had become one of the nineteenth century's bloodiest struggles. Flames Across the Border is a compelling evocation of war at its most primeval level — the muddy fields, the frozen forests and the ominous waters where men fought and died. Pierre Berton skilfully captures the courage, determination and terror of the universal soldier, giving new dimension and fresh perspective to this early conflict between the two emerging nations of North America. |
Contents
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The Capture of Little York 4647 | 46 |
The Capture of Fort George | 67 |
The Niagara Peninsula I813 | 73 |
The Battle of Beaver Dams | 87 |
I | 100 |
Wilkinson Moves on Montreal October 31November | 230 |
Phase I | 238 |
THE NIAGARA IN FLAMES | 246 |
The Niagara Frontier December 1813 | 248 |
MARKING TIME | 269 |
THE STRUGGLE FOR THE FUR COUNTRY | 300 |
Lake Huron Summer 1814 | 313 |
The Battle of Chippawa | 323 |
The Northwest Frontier | 105 |
The Battle of Fort Meigs | 118 |
THE CONTEST FOR LAKE ERIE | 129 |
Action on Lake Erie Summer 1813 | 133 |
1215 p m | 159 |
240 p m | 167 |
Procter Withdraws | 183 |
The Battle of the Thames | 199 |
Uh September 14October 5 1813 | 209 |
Lake Ontario October 1813 | 212 |
Phase 1 | 223 |
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