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Biography & Autobiography Women

Laura Secord

The Heroic Adventures of a Canadian Legend

by (author) Cheryl MacDonald

Publisher
James Lorimer & Company Ltd., Publishers
Initial publish date
Dec 2011
Category
Women, Historical
Recommended Reading age
11 to 18
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781552778197
    Publish Date
    Dec 2011
    List Price
    $12.99

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Description

During the War of 1812, Canadian and British forces battled against the United States with great determination. Many of these soldiers displayed incredible bravery in the face of the enemy. The most legendary act, however, was performed by a civilian woman. This is the story of Laura Secord, a devoted wife and mother, who risked life and limb to warn the British military of an impending American attack.

About the author

Cheryl MacDonald wrote, co-authored, or edited nearly 40 books on Canadian history in her over 30-year career. Her articles appeared in Harrowsmith, Canadian Living, The Beaver, the Toronto Star, the Globe and Mail, New York Daily News and numerous other publications. She contributed to the best-selling book Chronicle of Canada, and is the author of fourteen books in Lorimerâ??s Amazing Stories collection. In 2012 she received the Queenâ??s Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of her work researching and promoting Canadian local history. Cheryl died in fall 2016 after a long battle with cancer.

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