St. Lawrence County in the War of 1812
by John M. Austin
"Folly and Mischief"
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St. Lawrence County in the War of 1812 Book Details
War:
War of 1812
Perspective:
Civilian
True Story:
Yes
Biography:
No
Region:
North America
Page Count:
165
Published Date:
2013
ISBN13:
9781625846037
St. Lawrence County in the War of 1812 Book Description
The fledgling United States struggled to keep its freedom from Great Britain during the War of 1812, but St. Lawrence County in upstate New York played a divided role. The region shared a border--as well as close personal and business associations--with British Canada and opposed the American embargo that disrupted these relationships. While some St. Lawrence men fought bravely for America, smuggling was a common way of life. Several small battles and skirmishes took place along the river, and a local merchant even influenced President Madison's decision-making. Local historian John Austin recounts these and other events, as well as the fascinating North Country characters who influenced them, in this book on St. Lawrence County in the War of 1812.