Narrative of the Fenian invasion of Canada by Alexander Somerville
QR code
"Narrative of the Fenian Invasion of Canada" by Alexander Somerville is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book details the events surrounding the Fenian raid into Canada, a military operation initiated by Irish nationalists in the United States aimed at liberating Ireland from British rule. Somerville provides a comprehensive examination of the motivations and military strategies behind the invasion, as well as the implications for the Canadian people and
the tensions between the United States and British North America. The opening of the narrative sets the stage for the invasion, describing the socio-political context of the Fenian movement, its leaders, and the plans for military action against Canada. Somerville reflects on his background and experiences related to Irish injustices, which fuel his disdain for the invasion and its potential impacts on Canadian society. He introduces Colonel John O’Neil, the Fenian commander, and outlines the strategic objectives set forth for the invasion, indicating the elaborate preparations made to launch an assault on Canadian soil while foreshadowing the chaos that would ensue. The initial chapters establish the ground for the narrative of conflict between the Fenians and Canadian forces, creating tension and anticipation for the ensuing events. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Somerville, Alexander, 1811-1885 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 46035646 |
| Title | Narrative of the Fenian invasion of Canada |
| Original Publication | Canada: Joseph Lyght, 1866. |
| Credits | Tim Lindell, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- Fenian Invasions, 1866-1870 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 70425 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2023 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 364 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!