The Fenian Raid of Fort Erie is a historical account of the events that took place in June 1866, when a group of Irish-American Fenians attempted to invade Canada from the United States. The book, written by George Taylor Denison Jr., provides a detailed description of the Battle of Ridgeway, a significant clash between the Fenians and the Canadian militia.The book begins by setting the context for the raid, explaining the political and social factors that led to the Fenian movement and their desire to establish an independent Irish republic. Denison Jr. then describes the planning and execution of the raid, including the movement of Fenian troops across the border and their initial successes in capturing Fort Erie.The focus of the book, however, is on the Battle of Ridgeway, which took place on June 2, 1866. Denison Jr. provides a blow-by-blow account of the battle, detailing the movements of both the Fenian and Canadian troops, the strategies employed by each side, and the casualties suffered on both sides.In addition to his account of the battle, Denison Jr. also provides analysis and commentary on the wider implications of the raid and the battle. He discusses the political fallout in both Canada and the United States, as well as the impact on relations between the two countries.Overall, The Fenian Raid of Fort Erie is a comprehensive and detailed account of a significant event in Canadian history. It provides valuable insight into the Fenian movement, the Battle of Ridgeway, and the broader political and social context of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
