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1 online resource |
| Physical Medium |
polychrome |
| Description |
text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
Dixie & the Dominion is a compelling look at how the U.S. Civil War was a shared experience that shaped the futures of both Canada and the United States. The book focuses on the last year of the war, between April of 1864 and 1865. During that 12-month period, the Confederate States sent spies and saboteurs to Canada on a secret mission. These agents struck fear along the frontier and threatened to draw Canada and Great Britain into the war. During that same time, Canadians were making their own important decisions. Chief among them was the partnership between Liberal reformer George Brown and. |
| Contents |
Cover13; -- Contents13; -- Prologue -- Chapter 1: The Celebrated Stranger -- Chapter 2: Spring Summons -- Chapter 3: Arrival -- Chapter 4: Northwestern Conspiracy -- Chapter 5: The Irish Lord -- Chapter 6: Failed Rebellion -- Chapter 7: Peace Plans -- Chapter 8: Canadian Coalition -- Chapter 9: The Lake Erie Raid -- Chapter 10: Confederates in Charlottetown -- Chapter 11: The St. Albans Raid -- Chapter 12: Nation Builders at Quebec -- Chapter 13: Diplomatic Crisis -- Chapter 14: Firebombing New York -- Chapter 15: The Confederation Road Show -- Chapter 16: John Wilkes Booth -- Chapter 17: That Stupid Judge -- Chapter 18: Soldier of Empire -- Chapter 19: Winter Debates -- Chapter 20: Assassination -- Epilogue -- A Note on Sources -- Bibliography: -- Manuscripts -- Contemporary Books -- Secondary Sources -- Articles -- Newspapers -- Notes -- Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
American Civil War (United States : 1861-1865) |
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Canada -- History -- 1841-1867.
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Canada. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1841-1867 |
| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.
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Canada -- Foreign relations -- United States.
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International relations. |
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United States. |
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United States -- Foreign relations -- Canada.
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Electronic books.
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History.
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| Added Title |
Dixie and the Dominion |
| Other Form: |
Print version: Mayers, Adam. Dixie & the Dominion. Toronto : Dundurn Press, ©2003 155002468X (OCoLC)52455690 |
| ISBN |
141758212X (electronic book) |
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9781417582129 (electronic book) |
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9781459712669 (electronic book) |
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1459712668 (electronic book) |
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155002468X |
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9781550024685 |
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1282814346 |
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9781282814349 |
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