A Very Brilliant Affair: The Battle of Queenstown Heights, 1812

In October 1812 American forces mounted a campaign across the Niagara River into Canada as the opening round a war that lasted three years. The Battle of Queenstown Heights resulted in the death of one of Canada's heroes, Isaac Brock, and came to be viewed as one of the most important battles of the war. This book-the first full-length study to be written-analyses the American army under Stephen Van Rensselaer and examines details of the battle. One of Canada's leading experts on the War of 1812, the author uses firsthand accounts from both sides to illuminate the action and give readers a view of the struggle through the eyes of the participants. In doing so he puts an end to many myths while adding a level of appreciation for the drama and the significance of what many call the Second War of American Independence. 50 illustrations. Notes. 6 x 9 inches.