North Carolina and the War of 1812

by Sarah McCulloh Lemmon

Overview

Examines the state's involvement in the "Second War of American Independence" on land and at sea. Topics include the political background of the conflict, war preparations in the state, the importance of privateers, British raids on the North Carolina coast, and the conclusion of the war.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780865260870
Publisher:	North Carolina Office of Archives and History
Publication date:	01/01/1971
Series:	North Carolina at War Series
Pages:	69
Product dimensions:	5.90(w) x 8.80(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	13 - 17 Years

About the Author

Dr. Sarah McCulloh Lemmon (1914-2002) was one of North Carolina's preeminent historians. She earned a Ph.D. from UNC-Chapel Hill in 1952. During a thirty-five-year career at Meredith College, Dr. Lemmon served in a variety of positions from professor of history to department administrator to college historian.