Through the Perilous Fight

Description:

Traces the story of a pivotal six-week period in 1814 that marked the turnaround of the War of 1812 and enabled a nearly defeated U.S. to rally against British forces at Baltimore, in an account that also shares perspectives on such contributors as Admiral Cockburn and Francis Scott Key.

subjects: Campaigns,  Baltimore, Battle of, Baltimore, Md., 1814,  History,  Key, francis scott, 1779-1843,  Washington (d.c.), history,  Maryland, history,  United states, history, war of 1812, campaigns,  Military campaigns,  Baltimore, Battle of (Maryland : 1814) fast (OCoLC)fst01404346,  Capture of Washington by the British (1814) fast (OCoLC)fst01352241,  War of 1812. fast (OCoLC)fst01199067

People: George Cockburn Sir (1772-1853),  Francis Scott Key (1779-1843)

Places: United States,  Washington (D.C.),  Maryland

Times: Capture by the British, 1814,  War of 1812