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BOOK - Troublous Times in Canada: A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870
John A. MacDonald
Troublous Times in Canada describes the conditions and events that lead up to the first Fenian Raid in 1866, details of the raid itself, the results, and the subsequent invasion attempt in 1870. Author, John A. MacDonald, was a veteran of both conflicts. The account, originally published in 1910, is told from the Canadian perspective by a participant in the described events.
Few present-day Canadians are aware of the Fenian invasions of Canada from the USA. This book is an essential read for those who want to learn more about it.
Table of Contents:
Chapter I Unhappy, Ireland Seething in Sedition—
ire Fenian Brotherhood — Hatching the Plot — The
Movement of 1865 — A Split in the Fenian Camp
Chapter II The Fenian convention at Cincinnati - The birth o the Irish Republic - "On to Canada" - General Sweeny's program.
Chapter 111 The First Alarm — Canadian Volunteers Promptly Respond to the Call of Duty—The Campo Bello Fizzle — Fenians Gather on the Border—Operations on the Niagara Frontier
Chapter IV The Landing in Canada — Preliminary Operations of the Fenian Forces Near Fort Erie — Advance into the Interior
Chapter V The Second Alarm — Grand Uprising of the Canadian People — Departure of Troops for the Frontier. Napier Plan of Campaign — list of the Various Corps Called out for Active Service
Chapter VI The Battle of Ridgeway—A Baptism of Fire and Blood for the Canadian Troops — Splendid Coolness and Heroic Courage of the Volunteers at the Beginning of the Fight Ends in Disaster — The Honor Roll— Incidents of the Fight — Public Funerals for the Dead
Chapter VII The Expedition on the Steamer “W T. Robb” — Fierce Fight at Fort Erie — Stiff Resistance of a Gallant Band of Canadians Against a Fenian Force Ten Times Their Number — List of the Wounded and Captured
Chapter VIII The Govcrnor-General’s Body Guard — Denison’s Rapid Ride — Col. Peacocke’s Movements from Chippawa to Fort Erie — The Bivouac at Bosven’s Farm-Arrival of Col, Lowry’s Force at Fort Erie
Chapter IX Hurried Evacuation of Canada by Gen. O’Neil - Capture of the Escaping Fenians by the United States Gunboat “Michigan".
Chapter X The Chicago VoIunteer — A Noble Band of Patriots Return Home to Defend Their Native Land — A Striking Example of Canadian Patrism
Chapter XI ”Johnny Canuck” Afloat — The Toronto Naval Brigade — Splendid Service on Board the
Gunboats — The Beginning of the Canadian Navy - Arrival of British Tars
Chapter XII On the Sr. Lawrence and Eastern Frontiers — Muster of Troops at Kingston, Brockville, Prescott, Cornwall and Other Points
Chapter XII On the Vermont Border — Fenians Gather in Large Numbers — The Fizzle at Pigeon Hill — Arrest of the Fenian General Spier
Chapter XIV Fenian Mobilization at Malone, N.Y. and Elsewhere — Gen. Meade’s Prompt Action Stops the Invasion—Arrest of Gen. Sweeny and Staff
Chapter XV The Fenian Prisoners — Correspondence Between the British and United Stares Governments Regarding Them
Chapter XVI The Canadian Volunteers Receive the Thanks of the Government, and Warm Praise from the General Commanding and Other Officers for Their Patriotic Service in Defending the Country
CHAPTER XVII A Retrospect of Events — A Combination of Unfortunate Circumstances Involve
Leading Officers
Chapter XVIII Dangers which Existed Previous to Confederation of the Provinces - Proposals of Annexation to the United States — Lessons Learned by the Fenian Raid
Fenian Raid of 1870
Chapter I - Sen. O’Neil Prepares for Another Raid on Canada — Secret Shipment of Arms to the Frontier
Chapter II Another Call to Arms — The Canadian Volunteers Promptly Respond to the Summons
Chapter III Fenians Again Invade Canada — A Raid from Vermont Promptly Repulsed by a Handful of Canadians
Chapter IV Operations on the Missisquoi Frontier — The Battle of Eccles’ Hill — Complete Defeat of the Fenian Army — Arrest of Gen. O’Neil
Chapter V The Canadian Frontier Vigilantly Guarded — Volunteers on Service at Danger Points all Along the Line
Chapter VI Fenians Gather en the Huntingdon Border — Skirmish at Trout River — The Enemy Routed
by the Canadian Troops
Chapter VII The Dawn of Peace — The Volunteers -- Relieved from Further Service — Thanked by
the Dominion Government, Lieutenant-General Commanding, and the Imperial Government — Medals
Bestowed and Crown Lands Granted to the Veterans in Recognition of Their Services
Chapter VIIL The Red River Rebellion -- Brutal Murder of Thomas Scott — Organization of A military Expedition to Quell Riel's Revolt
Appendix
The Booker Investigation—Result of the Finding of the Court of Inquiry Regarding the Cause Of the Retreat at Ridgeway
271 Pages
5 X 8"
Orginally published 1910. This reprint 2007
Softcover
ISBN 97-1-4346-3260-9
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