| Author |
Somerville, Alexander, 1811-1885 |
| LoC No. |
46035646
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| Title |
Narrative of the Fenian invasion of Canada
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| Original Publication |
Canada: Joseph Lyght, 1866.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)
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| Summary |
"Narrative of the Fenian Invasion of Canada" by Alexander Somerville is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the events surrounding the Fenian raid into Canada, a military operation initiated by Irish nationalists in the United States aimed at liberating Ireland from British rule. Somerville provides a comprehensive examination of the motivations and military strategies behind the invasion, as well as the implications for the Canadian people and the tensions between the United States and British North America. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the invasion, describing the socio-political context of the Fenian movement, its leaders, and the plans for military action against Canada. Somerville reflects on his background and experiences related to Irish injustices, which fuel his disdain for the invasion and its potential impacts on Canadian society. He introduces Colonel John O’Neil, the Fenian commander, and outlines the strategic objectives set forth for the invasion, indicating the elaborate preparations made to launch an assault on Canadian soil while foreshadowing the chaos that would ensue. The initial chapters establish the ground for the narrative of conflict between the Fenians and Canadian forces, creating tension and anticipation for the ensuing events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Canada -- History -- Fenian Invasions, 1866-1870
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70425 |
| Release Date |
Mar 31, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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