Captain Fitz: FitzGibbon, Green Tiger of the War of 1812

by Enid Mallory

Overview

The name James FitzGibbon struck terror in the hearts of U.S. soldiers and this is the dramatic story of his life and his daring exploits.

Irish-born James FitzGibbon came to Canada with the 49th Regiment to serve under his hero, Major-General Sir Isaac Brock. After the death of Brock at Queenston Heights and the capture of Fort George in the War of 1812, FitzGibbon spied on the enemy encampment, disguised as a settler selling butter. Armed with his intelligence report, the British launched a surprise night attack, and the Americans were forced to retreat.

With his hand-picked band of Green Tiger guerrillas, Fitz fought to stop the U.S. raiding parties. Laura Secord alerted him to an impending attack at Beaver Dams, and with his 50 men and the support of First Nations warriors, he bluffed the 500-strong American Army into surrender.

Captain Fitz is full of action: battles on land and lakes, the burning of York (Toronto), the drama of 6,000 American soldiers moving downriver to attack Montreal, only to be defeated at Crysler’s Farm. As well as the pageantry, there’s the misery, suffering, and hunger for honour and glory – all part of the War of 1812.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781459701199
Publisher:	Dundurn Press
Publication date:	12/24/2011
Series:	Canadians at War Series , #7
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	4 MB
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

About the Author

Enid Swerdfeger Mallory grew up near the St. Lawrence River and saw the ghosts of Canadian history passing by. She attended Queen's University, became a social worker and then a librarian, but always a writer. Her previous books include Coppermine: The Far North of George M. Douglas and Robert Service: Under the Spell of the Yukon. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

Enid Swerdfeger Mallory grew up near the St. Lawrence River and saw the ghosts of Canadian history passing by. She attended Queen’s University, became a social worker, then a librarian, but always a writer. Her previous books include Coppermine: The Far North of George M. Douglas and Robert Service: Under the Spell of the Yukon. She lives in Peterborough, Ontario.

Table of Contents

Introduction 9
Chapter 1 An Irish Lad 11
Chapter 2 War with America 21
Chapter 3 Victory at Detroit and Mackinac 31
Chapter 4 Queenston Heights 41
Chapter 5 On the Niagara Frontier 55
Chapter 6 The Battle of Stoney Creek 65
Chapter 7 Green Tiger Guerrillas 75
Chapter 8 Laura Secord’s Long Walk 89
Chapter 9 Fever, Cold Rain, and Grand Attacks upon the Onions 103
Chapter 10 War on the Water 117
Chapter 11 Racing Down the River 127
Chapter 12 Devastation at Niagara 141
Chapter 13 The Battle of Lundy’s Lane 153
Chapter 14 The Battle of Fort Erie 165
Chapter 15 After the War 175
Notes 189
Bibliography 197
Index 199
 

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From the Publisher

“Captain Fitz is full of action: battles on land and lakes, the infamous meeting with Laura Secord and the burning of York (Toronto). This is a fascinating book for older children that explores the pageantry of war along with the misery, suffering and hunger for honor and glory.”

Editorial Reviews

Captain Fitz is full of action: battles on land and lakes, the infamous meeting with Laura Secord and the burning of York (Toronto). This is a fascinating book for older children that explores the pageantry of war along with the misery, suffering and hunger for honor and glory.

The Tribune

Captain Fitz is full of action: battles on land and lakes, the infamous meeting with Laura Secord and the burning of York (Toronto). This is a fascinating book for older children that explores the pageantry of war along with the misery, suffering and hunger for honor and glory.

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