Triumphs and wonders of the 19th century, a volume of original, historic and descriptive writings showing the many and marvellous achievements which distinguish an hundred years of material, intellectual, social and moral progress (1901)
Boyd, James Penny, 1836-1910 · Philadelphia, A. J. Holman & co · leaf 403
ENTURY were consumed in negotiations, with constant aggressions on the part ofEngland, and on June 19, 1812, Congress declared war. The great error ofthe campaign was the attempted invasion of Canada. Had the war beenmade entirely upon the seas, an early peace might have ensued. The war began on… … (.U.MMODOKE STEPHEN DECATUR. of a thousand men. Altogether the first year of the war was a disastrous oneon land. At sea, the navy, consisting of not more than a half-dozen frigates, withits magnificently disciplined officers, had been eminently successful. OnAugust 13, the Essex, Captain Porter,…
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