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The astonishing general : the life and legacy of Sir Isaac Brock  Cover Image Book Book

The astonishing general : the life and legacy of Sir Isaac Brock / Wesley B. Turner. --

Summary:

The War of 1812 created heroes and heroines on both the Canadian and American sides, and Sir Isaac Brock was the best-known, although his military role lasted less than five months. Surprisingly, he was admired almost equally by both sides, and his succcess in winning the support of Tecumseh and his army for the British added to his reputation. This book tells of his life, career and legacy.

Record details

  • ISBN: 1554887771
  • ISBN: 9781554887774
  • Physical Description: 369 p. : ill., maps.
  • Publisher: Toronto : Dundurn Press, c2011.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Immediate Source of Acquisition Note:
LSC 35.00
Subject: Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812.
Generals > Canada > Biography.
Canada > History > War of 1812.
Canada > History > 1791-1841.

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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.

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  • 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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Stroud Branch 971.032092 Brock -T 31681002294700 NONFIC Available -

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24514. ‡aThe astonishing general : ‡bthe life and legacy of Sir Isaac Brock / ‡cWesley B. Turner. --
260 . ‡aToronto : ‡bDundurn Press, ‡cc2011.
300 . ‡a369 p. : ‡bill., maps.
504 . ‡aIncludes bibliographical references and index.
520 . ‡aThe War of 1812 created heroes and heroines on both the Canadian and American sides, and Sir Isaac Brock was the best-known, although his military role lasted less than five months. Surprisingly, he was admired almost equally by both sides, and his succcess in winning the support of Tecumseh and his army for the British added to his reputation. This book tells of his life, career and legacy.
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651 0. ‡aCanada ‡xHistory ‡y1791-1841.
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