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100 1 _aSmith, Z. F.
_q(Zachariah Frederick),
_d1827-1911
245 1 4 _aThe Battle of New Orleans :
_bincluding the Previous Engagements between the Americans and the British, the Indians and the Spanish which led to the Final Conflict on the 8th of January, 1815
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-06-05
508 _aProduced by Irma Špehar, Graeme Mackreth and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"The Battle of New Orleans" by Z.F. Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work provides a detailed examination of the crucial battle that took place on January 8, 1815, concluding the War of 1812, as well as the events leading up to it. The narrative highlights not only the battle itself but also the complex interactions and tensions between American forces, the British military, and various Indigenous and colonial groups that influenced the conflict. The opening of the book provides a thorough background to the War of 1812, establishing the context of political tensions between the United States and Britain after the Revolutionary War. It outlines the buildup of British forces and their strategic intentions toward New Orleans, introducing significant figures such as General Andrew Jackson and Captain Jean Lafitte. Smith details the early skirmishes and movements of both American and British troops along with Jackson's meticulous preparations for defense in the face of overwhelming odds. This introduction sets the stage for the pivotal battle, showcasing the stakes involved and the determination of the American forces despite their vulnerabilities. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNew Orleans, Battle of, New Orleans, La., 1815
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25699
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