Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart, 1980. 363pp, including Index, clean and bright. Illustrated end papers. Fore edge uncut. Unclipped DJ has light edge wear. 'To a small number of American leaders in the summer of 1812, the invasion and annexation of Canada seemed to be, as Thomas Jefferson confidently predicted, "a mere matter of marching. " After all, how could an aroused nation of eight million be held off by a struggling colony of only three-hundred thousand-most of them expatriate Americans-that had few trained soldiers, fewer arms, and almost no interest in fighting? ' DJ clipped. Gift inscription ffep.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine/Very Good+. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Pierre Berton was one of Canada’s most popular and prolific authors. From narrative histories and popular culture, to picture and coffee table books to anthologies, to stories for children to readable, historical works for youth, many of his fifty books are now Canadian classics. Born in 1920 and raised in the Yukon, Pierre Berton worked in Klondike mining camps during his university years. He spent four years in the army, rising from private to captain/instructor at the Royal Military College in Kingston. He spent his early newspaper career in Vancouver, where at 21 he was the youngest city editor on any Canadian daily. He wrote columns for and was editor of Maclean’s magazine, appeared on CBC’s public affairs program “Close-Up” and was a permanent fixture on “Front Page Challenge” for 39 years. He was a columnist and editor for the Toronto Star and was a writer and host of a series of CBC programs. Pierre Berton received over 30 literary awards including the Governor-General’s Award for Creative Non-Fiction (three times), the Stephen Leacock Medal of Humour, and the Gabrielle Leger National Heritage Award. He received two Nellies for his work in broadcasting, two National Newspaper awards, and the National History Society’s first award for “distinguished achievement in popularizing Canadian history.” For his immense contribution to Canadian literature and history, he was awarded more than a dozen honourary degrees, is a member of the Newsman’s Hall of Fame, and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. Pierre Berton passed away in Toronto on November 30, 2004. From the Hardcover edition.

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Bookseller: DBookmahn's Used and Rare Military Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 003209
Title: The Invasion of Canada : 1812-1813
Author: Berton, Pierre
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0771012357
ISBN 13: 9780771012358
Publisher: McClelland & Stewart
Place of Publication: Toronto, ON, Canada
Date Published: 1980
Keywords: INVASION OF CANADA 1812-1813 PIERRE BERTON
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