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Lossing's Pictorial Field Book of the War of 1812

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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.

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.