The War of 1812 in the Chesapeake: A Reference Guide to Historic Sites in Maryland, Virginia, and the District of Columbia

by Ralph E. Eshelman, Scott S. Sheads, Donald R. Hickey

Book Overview

The War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain was fought throughout nearly all of the country, from the waters of the Atlantic Ocean to the vast frontier between the U.S. and Canada. No theater of war suffered more than the Chesapeake Bay region, where 11 battles--including Craney Island, Hampton, Bladensburg, and Baltimore--63 skirmishes, and 86 raids took place. Featuring a comprehensive list of more than 800 of the war's historical...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 080189235X
• ISBN13: 9780801892356
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Johns Hopkins University Press
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 3.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 8.4" x 10.2"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher