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Guidebook to the Historic Sites of the War of 1812: 2nd Edition, Revised and Updated

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Sites are listed from the War of 1812 according to region. A map and symbols are given for each region, in order to locate sites and present locations, as well as indicate what a visitor might expect to find. Use of photographs and postage stamps is an added enhancement.A brief summary of events and particpants is included for each site. Current status and modifications are also indicated. The book is written by a Canadian, who fairly even handedly relates events.Most depth is given to sites in Canada, put American sites are well covered. The only major missing location in the USA is Pensacola. Otherwise EVERYPLACE is covered well.

While occasionaly uneven in its listings (i.e. some areas covered in great detail a few like the Delmarva region are glossed over and Florida is ignored), the book is the best I've seen on the subject. Collins tries to cover everything and in the end comes close. This is a great help on any battlefield trips.

While this type of book is very useful for the amateur historian, the historian who wishes to visit important locations and to young historians, I am somewhat taken aback that the home of the Haudenosaunee people who were the deciding force in the War of 1812 is spelled wrong. It is not Oshwekan as in the book but OHSWEKEN. This causes me to wonder about the facts as presented in this book.

A valuable companion for all who wish to visit and explore the sites relevant to the LAST war between the United States and Canada.