The pig war : the most perfect war in history /: the most perfect war in history. (2009)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: E.C. Coleman.
• Other Names: Coleman, E. C, 1943-
• Contents: Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Contents; 1. A New Nation Flexes its Muscles; 2. The Boundary Settled?; 3. Defining a 'Channel'; 4. The Americans Begin their 'Molestation'; 5. Unco-operative Sheep and the Mustering of Arms; 6. The Boundary Commission; 7. The Shot is Fired, and the General Responds; 8. The South Arises in the West; 9. The Order is Given; 10. The Americans Land and the Royal Navy Sails; 11. Opening Negotiations; 12. Reinforcements; 13. The Chief Antagonists Correspond; 14. The President Becomes Involved; 15. Scott Arrives on the Scene; 16. A Different War Looms. 17. The Royal Marines Arrive18. Replaced by a Northerner; 19. A Remarkable Incident; 20. Great Britain Aids the South; 21. The Island Settles Down; 22. Attempt to Take Canada; 23. Alaska and British Columbia; 24. A New Commander; 25. The Politicians Grow Restless; 26. British Columbia Joins Canada; 27. Decision and Aftermath; Appendix: Maps; Select Bibliography; Photo Section.
• Publisher Details: Stroud : History Press
• Publication Date: 2009
• Extent: 1 online resource (223 pages, [16] pages of plates), illustrations, maps
• Subjects: 979.77403; Pig War, Wash., 1859; HISTORY -- United States -- State & Local -- General; Boundaries; Diplomatic relations; Strategic aspects of individual places; San Juan Islands (Wash.) -- History -- 19th century; San Juan Islands (Wash.) -- Strategic aspects -- History -- 19th century; Northwest boundary of the United States -- History -- 19th century; United States -- Boundaries -- Canada; Canada -- Boundaries -- United States; United States -- Foreign relations -- Great Britain; Great Britain -- Foreign relations -- United States; Canada; Great Britain; United States; United States -- Northwest boundary of the United States; Washington (State); Washington (State) -- San Juan Islands; Electronic books; History
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780752496702; 0752496700
• Related ISBNs: 9780752452272; 0752452274
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 216-218) and index.; Note: Print version record.
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