The Patriot War Along the New York-Canada Border

During the Patriot War, fought between 1837-1842, hundreds of men on both sides of the New York-Canadian border took up arms to free Canada from supposed British tyranny. Infused with the Spirit of '76 and inspired by the recent Texas revolution, they fought bravely in battles, skirmishes and attacks, including November's Battle of the Windmill. Many sacrificed their lives, while others became slave laborers of the British in Tasmania. Among their leaders was Bill Johnston, a Thousand Islands smuggler, river pirate and War-of-1812 privateer, whose cunning was so feared by the British that they called out their military whenever his name made the newspapers. This book recalls the stories, triumphs and sacrifices of the brave on both sides of the border.

Author: Shaun J. McLaughlin
Publisher: History Press
Published: 02/17/2012
Pages: 206
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9781609494650
ISBN10: 1609494652
BISAC Categories:
- History | Military | Wars & Conflicts (Other)
- History | Canada | Pre-Confederation (to 1867)
- History | United States | State & Local | Middle Atlantic (DC, DE, MD,