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Flames Across the Border: 1813-1814 Paperback - 2001

by Pierre Berton

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The 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.

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The Reverend Dr. John Strachan, schoolmaster, missionary, and chaplain of the York garrison, is in the act of drafting a letter to his mentor, the Reverend James Brown, professor at Glasgow University.

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  • Title Flames Across the Border: 1813-1814
  • Author Pierre Berton
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition,
  • Pages 492
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Anchor Canada, New York, New York, U.S.A.
  • Publication date August 14, 2001
  • ISBN 9780385658386 / 0385658389
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 9.09 x 6.05 x 1.33 in (23.09 x 15.37 x 3.38 cm)
  • Category History - General History
  • Dewey Decimal Code 971.034

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"If history could be taught in the schools the way Berton writes about it, there wouldn't be a more popular subject on the curriculum."
The Globe and Mail

"Berton has the storyteller's gift, the novelist's insight, the journalist's easy style and the historian's sense of time…He writes history as it should be written."
Kingston Whig-Standard

"With the vividness of eyewitness reporting, Berton brings us the heroes and heroines of this 'bloody and senseless' conflict, as well as the cowards, the incompetents, and the eccentrics."
Publishers Weekly

"Berton's style is bold, alive and engrossing. We smell the powder, look with horror on ravaged bodies and share the tragedy of those victimized by the conflict."
Hamilton Spectator

About the author

Pierre Berton, Canada's most widely read historian, was born in the Yukon and educated at UBC. Author of forty-seven books, he has received three Governor General's awards for nonfiction, two Nellies for broadcasting, two National Newspaper awards, the Stephen Leacock Medal for Humour, and the National History Society's first award for "distinguished achievement in popularizing Canadian history." He holds eleven honorary degrees, is a member of the Newsman's Hall of Fame, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada.

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Toronto: Anchor Canada/Random House, 2001. First Edition, First Printing . Soft cover. Fine/No Jacket. 9" X 6 . Author captures the courage, determination and terror of the universal soldier in this early conflict between the two emerging nations of North America. 429 pp. plus: Aftermath, Author's Note and Acknowledgements dated March, 1981 at Kleinburg, Ontario, Notes, Select Bibliography, Index. 492 pp. in toto. Book has 5 1/2" vertical impression on rear panel, tiny crease on top front corner. Laid in note by fo addressed: " To Pierre, Please sign this book to `Ruth`` Thank You. Ruth`s ancestors are referred to in this book." Author SIGNED the book above his name and added To Ruth Dec/02. Fo then placed an addrress label over her name. A quite unusual signing! But, SIGNED nevertheless. Bookseller's Inventory # 165463.
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