Correspondence Relating To The Fenian Invasion, And The Rebellion Of The Southern States (1869)

""Correspondence Relating To The Fenian Invasion, And The Rebellion Of The Southern States"" is a historical book written by Hector L. Langevin in 1869. The book is a compilation of official correspondence between the British and Canadian governments during the Fenian Invasion of Canada in 1866 and the American Civil War. The Fenian Brotherhood was an Irish-American organization that aimed to gain independence from British rule in Ireland. In 1866, they launched an invasion of Canada from the United States, but were ultimately unsuccessful. The book includes letters between British officials discussing the threat of the Fenian invasion and their plans to defend Canada.The book also includes correspondence regarding the American Civil War, which took place from 1861 to 1865. The conflict was fought between the Northern states, known as the Union, and the Southern states, known as the Confederacy. The letters in the book provide insight into the Canadian government's position on the war and their relationship with the Union and Confederacy.Overall, ""Correspondence Relating To The Fenian Invasion, And The Rebellion Of The Southern States"" is a valuable historical resource for understanding the political climate of North America during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.