02409cam a22003133u 4500 52355 UtSlPG 20260610134215.0 m cr n 260607r2016||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 35020342 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E300 Folk, Reau E. (Reau Estes), 1865-1948 Battle of New Orleans: Its Real Meaning Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2016 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2016-06-17 Produced by Stephen Hutcheson, Dave Morgan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Battle of New Orleans: Its Real Meaning" by Reau E. Folk is a historical account published in the early 20th century that seeks to clarify the significance of the Battle of New Orleans, fought on January 8, 1815. The book argues against the prevailing idea that this battle was unnecessary and fought after peace had been established with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent. Folk contends that the battle was not only fought during a state of war but was also crucial in securing the Louisiana Purchase and establishing U.S. sovereignty against British claims. In this work, Folk critiques American school histories that describe the Battle of New Orleans as a needless victory, highlighting the misconceptions surrounding its timing in relation to the Treaty of Ghent. He provides evidence that the battle was essential to prevent British occupation of the captured territory and discusses how the victory restored national self-respect and altered the nation's trajectory. Folk’s research illustrates that the British had intentions of retaining control over Louisiana, which would have serious implications for American territorial integrity. Ultimately, the book serves as a call to revise educational narratives about the War of 1812, advocating for a more truthful representation of the battle's critical role in American history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified New Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52355 93189 93189