BIBLIO is the largest independent book marketplace in the world, with over 100 million books.

Skip to content

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812 Paperback - 2005

by John Boileau

Add to wish list

Reader reviews for Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

Write a review for this book

There are no reviews for this book yet. Be the first to write a review!

Your review will be anonymous unless you login or create an account first.

Overall rating
Remember: You’re rating the book as a work, not the seller or the condition of the specific copy you purchased!

Important Terms and Guidelines

  • Please focus on the book’s content and context. Also, add any personal comments as to how you enjoyed the book. Substantiate your likes and dislikes. You may make comparisons to other books.
  • Reviews must be at least 140 characters in length.
  • Please do not reveal critical plot elements.
  • This is not a help line. Contact customer support if you need help.
Your review must not include:
  • Obscenities, discriminatory language, or other insulting language not suitable for public domain
  • Advertisements, “spam” content, or references to other products, offers or websites.
  • Email addresses, URLs, phone numbers, physical addresses or other contact information.
  • Overly critical comments about other reviews or reviewers
  • Time-sensitive material (i.e. promotional tours, seminars, lectures, etc.)
  • Availability, price, or alternative ordering/shipping information

From the publisher

The untold chapter of reluctant enemies caught up in a continental war

When the US declared war on Great Britain in 1812, the Canadian colonies found themselves committed to armed conflict with their American neighbours. While Upper and Lower Canada became the main battlegrounds, Nova Scotia was reluctant to disrupt its lucrative trade with New England and immediately established a truce so that commerce could continue to flow freely.

In this book author John Boileau explores many aspects of the involvement of Nova Scotia in the War of 1812. He recounts many of the famous privateering and naval escapades up and down the coast, including the most famous prize, USS Chesapeake, which was captured by the Royal Navy and brought into Halifax Harbour. Halifax was also the site of the military prison where, over the course of the war, 10,000 men endured overcrowded and unhealthy living conditions. In May 2005 a ceremony will take place in Halifax to memorialize the 200 American prisoners who died in Melville Island prison.

During the war many escaped slaves found passage to Nova Scotia. This book reveals that instead of peace and prosperity the refugees found prejudice, hardship and smallpox.

This book sets out the history of a war whose spoils helped to establish Dalhousie College (now Dalhousie University) and the Cambridge Military Library (Halifax).

First line

In 1812, Britain possessed the most powerful navy the world had ever known.

Details

  • Title Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
  • Author John Boileau
  • Binding Paperback
  • Edition First Edition
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Formac Publishing Company Limited, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
  • Publication date April 1, 2005
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780887806575 / 0887806570
  • Weight 0.64 lbs (0.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 9 x 6 x 0.45 in (22.86 x 15.24 x 1.14 cm)
  • Themes
    • Chronological Period: 19th Century
    • Chronological Period: 1800-1850
    • Cultural Region: Canadian
    • Geographic Orientation: Nova Scotia
  • Category History - Military / War
  • Library of Congress subjects New England - History - War of 1812, Nova Scotia - History - 1763-1867
  • Dewey Decimal Code 971.602
Back to top↑

More Copies for Sale

Show all copies
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
Schwabe Books
Item price
A$7.54
A$7.29 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Formac Publishing Ltd., 5/6/2005 12:00:01 AM. paperback. Very Good. 0.5118 8.8976 5.9843. Cover and edges may have some wear.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$7.54
A$7.29 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
Seagull Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$15.10
A$19.49 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Formac Publishing Ltd, 2005. Soft cover. Very Good. 6x0x9. Has some light general reading/shelfwear - otherwise this is a clean, tight copy. Quick dispatch from the UK.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$15.10
A$19.49 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies : Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

Half-Hearted Enemies : Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by John Boileau

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
ThriftBooks
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$14.08
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Formac Publishing Company Limited, 2005. Paperback. Very Good. Disclaimer:A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.Dust jacket quality is not guaranteed.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.08
Free Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Paperback
  • first
Condition
Excellent
Edition
1st Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
Alexander Books (ABAC/ILAB)
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$14.60
A$11.68 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Formac Publishing Ltd., 2005. Book. Fine. Soft cover. 1st Edition. 12mo - over 6¾ - 7¾" tall. 176 Pages Illus..
Add to wish list
Item price
A$14.60
A$11.68 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
ABC: Antiques, Books & Collectibles
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$12.32
A$24.64 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada: Formac Pub Co Ltd, 2005. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Clean inside and out..
Add to wish list
Item price
A$12.32
A$24.64 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Very good
  • Paperback
Condition
Very good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
Pink Casa Antiques
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$18.62
A$7.29 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Formac Publishing Ltd, 2005-05-06. paperback. Very Good. 6x0x9. tight, uncreased spine, pages clear and bright, shelf and edge wear, corners bumped, packaged in cardboard box for shipment, tracking on U.S. orders
Add to wish list
Item price
A$18.62
A$7.29 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by John Boileau

  • Used
  • Near Fine
  • Paperback
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
J.C. Bell
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$21.83
A$67.11 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Halifax: Formac Publishing Ltd., 2005. First Edition . Trade Paperback. Near Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 176 pp, illus, biblio, index, signed (with an inscription) by author on half-title page. [18]
Add to wish list
Item price
A$21.83
A$67.11 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: ; Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: ; Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Fine
  • Paperback
Condition
Fine
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
B-Line Books
Item price
A$21.91
A$18.99 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Formac Publishing. Fine. 2005. Softcover. Tight unmarked book in glossy covers.; 153 X 13 X 229 millimeters; 176 pages . 0887806570 .
Add to wish list
Item price
A$21.91
A$18.99 Delivery to USA
HALF-HEARTED ENEMIES: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

HALF-HEARTED ENEMIES: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John (SIGNED)

  • Used
  • Near Fine
  • Paperback
  • Signed
  • first
Condition
Near Fine
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
High Park Books
Biblio Top Seller
Item price
A$35.05
A$20.45 Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
Halifax, Nova Scotia: Formac Publishing, 2005. First Edition . Soft cover. Near Fine. A new perspective on Canadian, British & US history. White, glossy, illustrated covers. 176 pages with B&W illustrations, bibliography & index. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Very slight corner wear. Pages fine.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$35.05
A$20.45 Delivery to USA
Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812
Stock photo: cover may vary

Half-Hearted Enemies: Nova Scotia, New England and the War of 1812

by Boileau, John

  • Used
  • Good
  • Paperback
Condition
Good
Binding
Paperback
ISBN 10 / ISBN 13
9780887806575 / 0887806570
Quantity available
1
Seller
Bonita
Item price
A$51.81
Free Delivery to USA

Show details

Description:
paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.
Add to wish list
Item price
A$51.81
Free Delivery to USA
Show all copies
Back to top↑

Please wait a moment while we load the requested page.