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Troublous Times in Canada / A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870

By John A. MacDonald
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The narrative recounts the planning, cross-border incursions, and military and civic responses to the Fenian Brotherhood raids into Canada in the 1860s, describing the organization's aims, convention in Cincinnati, landings and engagements along the Niagara frontier, the Battle of Ridgeway and fights at Fort Erie, the rapid mobilization of Canadian volunteer and home guard units, naval brigade actions, frontier skirmishes, arrests and diplomatic exchanges with the United States, lists of called units and casualty rolls, and concludes with official commendations and a retrospective analysis of the campaigns and their effects on local communities and military organization.

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John A. MacDonald

John A. MacDonald was a Canadian author known for his historical writings, particularly focusing on the Fenian Raids of the late 19th century. His notable work, "Troublous Times in Canada / A History of the Fenian Raids of 1866 and 1870," provides a detailed account of the tensions and conflicts that arose during this tumultuous period in Canadian history. MacDonald's exploration of these events contributes to the understanding of Canadian national identity and the complexities of its historical narrative.

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