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In Full Glory Reflected – Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake

Ralph E Eshelman author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Maryland Historical Society

Published:10th Aug '12

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In Full Glory Reflected – Discovering the War of 1812 in the Chesapeake cover

Adventures along the Star-Spangled Banner Trail.

All but forgotten by Americans, the War of 1812 (1812-1815) was a dramatic watershed for the young United States Republic. Ill-prepared to fight the powerful English nation, the US struggled through three years of conflict. This book uncovers stories of devastating raids, heroic defense, gallant privateers, fugitive slaves, and threatened lands.All but forgotten by Americans, the War of 1812 (1812-1815) was a dramatic watershed for the young, groundbreaking United States Republic. Ill-prepared to fight the powerful English nation, the U.S. struggled through three years of conflict but emerged more unified with new patriotic symbols like the "Star-Spangled Banner." Much of the fighting occurred in the Chesapeake region and this new book, "In Full Glory Reflected", uncovers its gripping stories of devastating raids, heroic defense, gallant privateers, fugitive slaves, and threatened lands. The historic tales unfold with a lively narrative, well over a hundred vivid illustrations, and clear maps to follow the action. In addition, a travel section provides a rich guide for adventurers who want to step back 200 years and explore the tidewater world where the war was fought. "In Full Glory Reflected" is an enchanting invitation to travel the Star - Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and discover the amazing world of our ancestors.

This stunning new, fully illustrated volume is the very best ever done on the Chesapeake Bay campaigns in both Maryland and Virginia, bar none. If you buy just one book on the subject, be sure to make it this one. -- Blaine Taylor Captain's Locker I can't say enough good things about this remarkable, wonderful new study... This is the book you'll want to buy, read, own, and treasure forever. -- Blaine Taylor Dundalk Eagle A unique opportunity to get a close-up look on one significant aspect of U.S. history. -- Paiso Jamakar Biz India Magazine This is a very colorful book through the various forms of illustrations and art work. This is a very nice book and will bring you many hours of enjoyment and reading pleasure. Lone Star Book Review Not only is In Full Glory Reflected satisfactory for the resident, traveler, or scholar of the Chesapeake region, but the legitimacy of its sources also could facilitate its application as a reliable literary source for the dedicated scholar of the war. -- Zack Ball H-War Book Reviews

  • Winner of Association of Partners for Public Lands Media Partnership Award 2013 (United States)

ISBN: 9780984213542

Dimensions: 216mm x 279mm x 15mm

Weight: 1006g

256 pages