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Eshelman and Kummerow, historians, researchers, and writers, commemorate the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812 with this volume, produced through a partnership between the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission, the National Park Service, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Maryland Historical Society and is part of the National Park Service's initiative to establish the Star-Spangled Banner Historic Trail. The first section traces the war, with many b&w and color illustrations, while the second takes general readers along the trail and its sites and events, with maps, color photos, addresses, and contact information for specific destinations. Distributed by Johns Hopkins University Press. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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All but forgotten by Americans, the War of 1812 (1812–1815) was a dramatic watershed for the young, groundbreaking United States Republic. Ill-prepared to fight the powerful English nation, the U.S. struggled through three years of conflict but emerged more unified with new patriotic symbols like the "Star-Spangled Banner." Much of the fighting occurred in the Chesapeake region and this new book, In Full Glory Reflected, uncovers its gripping stories of devastating raids, heroic defense, gallant privateers, fugitive slaves, and threatened lands. The historic tales unfold with a lively narrative, well over a hundred vivid illustrations, and clear maps to follow the action. In addition, a travel section provides a rich guide for adventurers who want to step back 200 years and explore the tidewater world where the war was fought. In Full Glory Reflected is an enchanting invitation to travel the Star- Spangled Banner National Historic Trail and discover the amazing world of our ancestors.
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