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OverviewAfter dragging her injured husband off the battlefield during the War of 1812, Laura Secord (1775-1868) was forced to house American soldiers for financial support while she nursed him back to health. It was during this time that she overheard the American plan to ambush British troops at Beaver Dams.Through an outstanding act of perseverance and courage in 1813, Laura walked an astonishing 30 kilometers from her home to a British outpost to warn Lieutenant James FitzGibbon. Despite facing rough terrain, the ever-present danger of being caught by American troops, and rather delicate encounters with Native forces, Laura reached FitzGibbon just in time for the British to prepare and execute an ambush on American military nearby, forcing the U.S. general to surrender.Laura lived a very long time, dying at the age of 93. In her lifetime the government never formally recognized her singular feat of bravery, and much controversy still envelopes her legacy. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Peggy Dymond LeaveyPublisher: Dundurn Group Ltd Imprint: Dundurn Group Ltd Volume: 32 Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 21.60cm Weight: 0.319kg ISBN: 9781459703667ISBN 10: 1459703669 Pages: 224 Publication Date: 19 July 2012 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsForeword; The Huis and Where They Came From; The Formation of the Hui Zu; The Fate of the Hui During and After the Qing Dynasty; Further Assimilation of Minorities and its effects of Muslims; How the Hui Zu Lives in China; Influential Muslim Personalities; Admiral Zheng He and His Achievements; Contributions of the Chinese Muslims; The Staunchness of the Chinese Muslims.ReviewsDymond Leavey provides a vivid picture of life for settlers in Upper Canada in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. -- Country Roads magazine Mary Pickford: Canada's Silent Siren, America's Sweetheart is an entertaining read about a great entertainer. -- Canada's History magazine Dymond Leavey provides a vivid picture of life for settlers in Upper Canada in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. -- Country Roads magazine Author InformationPeggy Dymond Leavey's previous books include Sky Lake Summer, The Deep End Gang, and The Path Through the Trees, all of which were nominated for the Silver Birch Award. Recently, she published Growing Up Ivy and Mary Pickford. Peggy lives in Trenton, Ontario. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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