Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812 [Paperback]

Benson Lossing (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 31, 2003

The result of meticulous research and in-depth interviews with veterans, Lossingís Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812 is a narrative of historic events during that era. Accounts are given on a host of topics such as the perils of the country immediately succeeding the Revolutionary War, the struggle of power with Britain, and the origin of the United Statesí political parties and their relation to the War of 1812. Written in 1868, the book relays the events of the war in greater detail than any previous work. The narrative brings to view actors whose deeds have been overlooked by history, but whose sacrifices will forever be remembered.

Product Details

• Paperback: 548 pages
• Publisher: Firebird Press (December 31, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1565549686
• ISBN-13: 978-1565549685
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 5.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,439,237 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Lossings Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812., October 17, 2004

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Randal K. Wonsch (Windsor, Ontario) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812 (Paperback)

This Massive 2 volume set is a must have for anyone interested in studying the events, places and people of the War of 1812 from an American and Canadian perspective. Lossing was an American historian who went from battle site to battle site throughout Canada and the United States writing the accounts of those who fought in this war and/or witnessed it first hand. He was also an artist and did many sketches of each site. Together they make this book a national treasure not to be overlooked. The story goes that on the day he finished his research down in New Orleans in 1860, the American Civil War broke out. Upon hearing the news, Mr. Lossing rushed off to document the activities. You can read all about it in Lossing Pictoral Field Book of the American Civil War.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE book., August 12, 2006

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This review is from: Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812 (Paperback)

Simply the best most defintive book on the War of 1812. You read this one then you ARE done. This is not to say that Walter Lord's DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT or the books by Donald Graves are not spectacular on their own but this book was written by someone who was practically a contemporary of the War, visited every possible site, interviewed surviving witnesses, draw wonderful and detailed woodcuts, provides autographs, maps and updates on the grounds. Perfect for researchers and excellent for those who enjoy visiting the old sites.