Fighting Sail On Lake Huron And Georgian Bay

Author : Barry M. Gough
Publisher : Annapolis, Md. : Naval Institute Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : UOM:39015055600806

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Fighting Sail on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay by Barry M. Gough Pdf

Supplemented with excellent maps and abundant illustrations, the text also provides information about hydrographic surveying and the search for useful naval bases. This book will appeal to everyone interested in the age of fighting sail, Native American history, and early American naval pursuits."--BOOK JACKET.

Author : ANONIMO,Barry Gough
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-13
Category : History
ISBN : 0802037194

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Fighting Sail on Lake Huron by ANONIMO,Barry Gough Pdf

Author : John Disturnell
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Canada
ISBN : UOM:39015071185816

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Sailing on the Great Lakes and Rivers of America by John Disturnell Pdf

Author : Claire Elizabeth Campbell
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 0774810998

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Shaped by the West Wind by Claire Elizabeth Campbell Pdf

"Claire Campbell draws from recent work in cultural history, landscape studies in geography and art history, and environmental history to explore what happens when external agendas confront local realities - a story central to the Canadian experience. Explorers, fishers, artists, and park planners all were forced to respond to the unique contours of this inland sea; their encounters defined a regional identity even as they constructed a popular image for the Bay in the national imagination."--Jacket.

Author : J. Disturnell
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2023-05-18
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9783382508500

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Sailing on the Great Lakes and Rivers of America by J. Disturnell Pdf

Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

Author : Don Bamford,Paul Carroll
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2009-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781770706064

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Four Years on the Great Lakes, 1813-1816 by Don Bamford,Paul Carroll Pdf

David Wingfield joined the Royal Navy in 1806, at the age of fourteen. His service took him to the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Captured, he was a POW in the United States for nine months. Following his release, Wingfield had some intriguing adventures on the Upper Great Lakes before returning to England. Once home, he used his handwritten notes, kept during his time in North America, as the basis for an account of his experiences there This unique account of the history of Canada during the events of the War of 1812 and the stories of the people and places he was exposed to during this time is being made available in book form for the first time. This is the only account of the War of 1812 as seen through the eyes of a young seaman. Included is a Wingfield genealogical description that spans the modern world.

Author : Don Bamford
Publisher : Dundurn
Page : 329 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2007-03-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781459712713

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Freshwater Heritage by Don Bamford Pdf

Freshwater Heritage: A History of Sail on the Great Lakes, 1670-1918 represents the culmination of a lifelong passion for sailing and for the history of sail as it applies to Canada. Author/sailor/boat builder Don Bamford takes us deep into the psyche of sailing as it applies to historical events on the Great Lakes and to stories of the people and places there at the time. His extensive historical research takes us back to the time of European contact, through the fate of the luckless Griffon and the achievements of the French in the era of sail. From the 1760s through to 1815, Bamford chronicles the glory years of the brigs, the schooners, the snows and the warships that dominated the lakes during the war years, with a particular emphasis on the War of 1812 and the race for naval domination of the Great Lakes. Much deserving attention is given to the shipbuilders and to the challenges of constructing these vessels in the wilderness of the colonies, all supported by carefully researched detail. Bamford also documents the critical role played by sailing vessels in the settlement process as newly arrived immigrants struggled to establish a home in a new land. The commercial role of sail on the Great Lakes is captured through the refinements to the schooners, the place of ships in the fur trade, the early days of fishing the lakes as an industry, the role of the timber droghers, the stone hookers and the first ore carriers of the first part of the 20th century. Never before has the place of sailing vessels in the early history of Canada’s Great Lakes been so inclusive, and made so accessible to the general reader. Richly illustrated with archival visuals and photographs of significant works of art, and supported by a full index and extensive end matter, Freshwater Heritage is a must for both the armchair historian and those who love to sail.

Author : Christopher D. Dishman
Publisher : University Press of Kansas
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-12-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780700632701

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Warfare and Logistics along the US-Canadian Border during the War of 1812 by Christopher D. Dishman Pdf

Christopher D. Dishman provides a comprehensive study of the combat that took place along the US-Canadian frontier during the War of 1812, where the bulk of the war’s fighting took place. The border region, which included the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, served as Britain’s supply line to receive and distribute supplies. The region’s size, varied topography, and undeveloped infrastructure, however, made this a challenging environment to move troops and supplies to the battlefield. Few large settlements or all-season roads intersected the region, so reinforcements, food, or ammunition could be weeks or months away from their destination. Dishman analyzes the critical role of logistics and explains how the safe and timely arrival of soldiers, shipwrights, cannons, and other provisions often dictated a battle’s outcome before a shot was fired. The northern frontier between the United States and the British Empire remained the focus of US military efforts throughout the war. The president and Congress declared war on Britain to force its leaders to negotiate on bilateral issues, and America’s only viable offensive military option was to invade Canada. Victory for either side depended on enough men and materials arriving promptly at a remote outpost or dockyard from distant supply depots. Canada could not produce many of its needed items in-country, so America retained a distinct advantage with its indigenous metalworks and iron industries. These components proved critical in a war that depended on the rushed construction of vessels that could outgun their enemy. Warfare and Logistics along the US-Canadian Border during the War of 1812 is a deeply researched and highly readable assessment of the successes and failures of military operations from 1812 to 1814. The book also highlights the interdependencies between land and naval operations in the war and illuminates the influence of changing military and political factors on Britain's and America’s military objectives. Warfare and Logistics along the US-Canadian Border during the War of 1812 also evaluates the performance of the military and civilian officers as Dishman brings a distant war’s battles to life with stories from participating soldiers and civilians.

Author : Donald R Hickey
Publisher : University of Illinois Press
Page : 483 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2012-01-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9780252093739

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The War of 1812 by Donald R Hickey Pdf

This comprehensive and authoritative history of the War of 1812, thoroughly revised for the 200th anniversary of the historic conflict, is a myth-shattering study that will inform and entertain students, historians, and general readers alike. Donald R. Hickey explores the military, diplomatic, and domestic history of our second war with Great Britain, bringing the study up to date with recent scholarship on all aspects of the war, from the Gulf of Mexico to Canada. The newly expanded The War of 1812: A Forgotten Conflict, Bicentennial Edition includes additional information on the British forces, American Indians, and military operations such as the importance of logistics and the use and capabilities of weaponry. Hickey explains how the war promoted American nationalism and manifest destiny, stimulated peacetime defense spending, and enhanced America's reputation abroad. He also shows that the war sparked bloody conflicts between pro-war Republican and anti-war Federalist neighbors, dealt a crippling blow to American Indians, and solidified the United States's antipathy toward the British. Book-of-the-Month Club and History Book Club selections and received one of the two 1990 "Best Book Awards" from the American Military Institute.

Author : John DISTURNELL
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 338 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 1874
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026168851

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Sailing on the Great Lakes and Rivers of America ... With Map and Embellishments by John DISTURNELL Pdf

Author : Daniel K. Blewett
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 469 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-12-30
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
ISBN : 9781598844986

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American Military History by Daniel K. Blewett Pdf

In this companion volume to his 1995 bibliography of the same title, Daniel Blewett continues his foray into the vast literature of military studies. As did its predecessor, it covers land, air, and naval forces, primarily but not exclusively from a U.S. perspective, with the welcome emergence of small wars from publishing obscurity. In addition to identifying relevant organizations and associations, Blewett has gathered together the very best in chronologies, bibliographies, biographical dictionaries, indexes, journals abstracts, glossaries, and encyclopedias, each accompanied by a brief descriptive annotation. This work remains a pertinent addition to the general reference collections of public and academic libraries as well as special libraries, government documents collections, military and intelligence agency libraries, and historical societies and museums.

Author : Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 4371 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2012-11-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9798216044741

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Almanac of American Military History [4 volumes] by Spencer C. Tucker Pdf

This almanac provides a comprehensive, chronological overview of all American military history, serving as the standard reference work of its type. Almanac of American Military History is yet another reference work from acclaimed historian Dr. Spencer C. Tucker and ABC-CLIO, offering an unprecedented resource for a wide range of students and researchers. A comprehensive, four-volume title, this almanac traces all of American military history from the European voyages of discovery through 2011, chronicling the pivotal moments that have shaped the United States into the country it is today. In addition to documenting key events, this title presents biographies of more than 250 key individuals and provides information on more than 250 historically significant technologies and weapons systems. A detailed glossary is included, as are discussions of ranks and military awards and decorations. Divided into conflict periods, each chapter includes a detailed chronology, reference-entry sidebars, statistical information, primary-source documents, and a bibliography.

Author : Donald R. Hickey,Connie D. Clark
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : History
ISBN : 9781317701989

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The Routledge Handbook of the War of 1812 by Donald R. Hickey,Connie D. Clark Pdf

The War of 1812 ranged over a remarkably large territory, as the fledgling United States battled Great Britain at sea and on land across what is now the eastern half of the U.S. and Canada. Native people and the Spanish were also involved in the war’s interrelated conflicts. Often overlooked, the War of 1812 has been the subject of an explosion of new research over the past twenty-five years. The Routledge Handbook of the War of 1812 brings together the insights of this research through an array of fresh essays by leading scholars in the field, offering an overview of current understandings of the war that will be a vital reference for students and researchers alike. The essays in this volume examine a wide range of military, political, social, and cultural dimensions of the war. With full consideration given to American, Canadian, British, and native viewpoints, the international group of contributors place the war in national and international context, chart the course of events in its different theaters, consider the war’s legacy and commemoration, and examine the roles of women, African Americans, and natives. Capturing the state of the field in a single volume, this handbook is a must-have resource for anyone with an interest in early America.

Author : George Daughan,C Daughan
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9780465028085

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1812 by George Daughan,C Daughan Pdf

Tells the story of how America's war fleet, only twenty ships strong, was able to defeat the world's greatest imperial power through a combination of nautical deftness and sheer bravado to win the War of 1812.

Author : David Curtis Skaggs
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 326 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-15
Category : History
ISBN : 9781421411750

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William Henry Harrison and the Conquest of the Ohio Country by David Curtis Skaggs Pdf

Who was William Henry Harrison, and what does his military career reveal about the War of 1812 in the Great Lakes Region? In his study of William Henry Harrison, David Curtis Skaggs sheds light on the role of citizen-soldiers in taming the wilderness of the old Northwest. Perhaps best known for the Whig slogan in 1840—"Tippecanoe and Tyler Too"—Harrison used his efforts to pacify Native Americans and defeat the British in the War of 1812 to promote a political career that eventually elevated him to the presidency. Harrison exemplified the citizen-soldier on the Ohio frontier in the days when white men settled on the western side of the Appalachian Mountains at their peril. Punctuated by almost continuous small-scale operations and sporadic larger engagements, warfare in this region revolved around a shifting system of alliances among various Indian tribes, government figures, white settlers, and business leaders. Skaggs focuses on Harrison’s early life and military exploits, especially his role on Major General Anthony Wayne's staff during the Fallen Timbers campaign and Harrison's leadership of the Tippecanoe campaign. He explores how the military and its leaders performed in the age of a small standing army and part-time, Cincinnatus-like forces. This richly detailed work reveals how the military and Indian policies of the early republic played out on the frontier, freshly revisiting a subject central to American history: how white settlers tamed the west—and at what cost.