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100	1		_aBarton, Samuel, _d1839-1895
245	1	4	_aThe battle of the Swash and the capture of Canada
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2023
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aA fictitious account of a war between the United States and England, represented as taking place in 1890. Written to bring to the attention of the people of the United States the defenceless condition of their sea coasts.
500			_aRelease date is 2023-11-12
508			_aAl Haines
520			_a"The Battle of the Swash and the Capture of Canada" by Samuel Barton is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the events leading up to a fictional naval battle, presenting an analysis of the geopolitical tensions between the United States and Canada during the late 1800s, particularly focusing on maritime relations and defense issues. The narrative likely addresses the significant decline of the American merchant marine and the ramifications of neglecting naval power, ultimately leading to a conflict with Canada. At the start of this historical narrative, the author introduces readers to his motivations for writing the account, underscoring his personal involvement in the battle. He expresses a desire to provide a detailed and accurate retelling of events that had been inadequately described in previous writings. The opening chapters then delve into the historical context of the United States prior to 1890, outlining the country’s once formidable maritime status, the decline of its navy, and the resulting vulnerability to foreign threats. Barton highlights the ineffectiveness of the U.S. Congress in addressing defense needs, setting the stage for the ensuing conflict between the United States and Canada over fishing rights and territorial disputes, alluding to a brewing, inevitable confrontation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_pOriginally published: _cUnited States: Charles J. Dillingham, 1888
653			_aUnited States -- History
653			_aImaginary wars and battles -- Fiction
653			_aSpeculative fiction
653			_aCanada -- Annexation to the United States -- Fiction
856	4		_uhttps://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=mdp.39015059427545&view=1up&seq=5&skin=2021
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/68344
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