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Libro 7 - Canadians at War

Captain Fitz

FitzGibbon, Green Tiger of the War of 1812

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Descripción editorial

The name James FitzGibbon struck terror in the hearts of U.S. soldiers and this is the dramatic story of his life and his daring exploits.

Irish-born James FitzGibbon came to Canada with the 49th Regiment to serve under his hero, Major-General Sir Isaac Brock. After the death of Brock at Queenston Heights and the capture of Fort George in the War of 1812, FitzGibbon spied on the enemy encampment, disguised as a settler selling butter. Armed with his intelligence report, the British launched a surprise night attack, and the Americans were forced to retreat.

With his hand-picked band of Green Tiger guerrillas, Fitz fought to stop the U.S. raiding parties. Laura Secord alerted him to an impending attack at Beaver Dams, and with his 50 men and the support of First Nations warriors, he bluffed the 500-strong American Army into surrender.

Captain Fitz is full of action: battles on land and lakes, the burning of York (Toronto), the drama of 6,000 American soldiers moving downriver to attack Montreal, only to be defeated at Crysler’s Farm. As well as the pageantry, there’s the misery, suffering, and hunger for honour and glory – all part of the War of 1812.

  • GÉNERO
    Juvenil
    PUBLICADO
    2011
    24 de diciembre
    IDIOMA
    EN
    Inglés
    EXTENSIÓN
    208
    Páginas
    EDITORIAL
    Dundurn Press
    VENTAS
    Dundurn Press Limited
    TAMAÑO
    4.7
    MB

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