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When Britain burned the White House : the 1814 invasion of Washington

text When Britain burned the White House : the 1814 invasion of Washington

Summary

Chronicles the burning of Washington, DC at the hands of the British during the War of 1812, documenting the escape of the first family and the Battle of Fort McHenry.

Contents
Eager souls panting for fame: 17 August -- The great little Madison: 17 August -- Into the Patuxent: 18-19 August -- A black floating mass of smoke: 20-22 August -- Not till I see Mr. Madison safe: 23 August -- Be it so, we will proceed: 24 August... Read more
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308 p.;
Publisher
St Martins Pr 2014

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Woodmere (Main Branch) 975 SNO in Adult Non-fiction Available

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