by Ben Guyatt
Flint, Eric. 1812: The Rivers of War. Riverdale, NY: Baen Books, 2006.
Fryer, Mary Beacock. Bold, Brave, and Born to Lead: Major General Isaac Brock and the Canadas. Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2004.
Gay, Kathlyn. War of 1812. Minneapolis: Lerner Publishing Group, 1995.
Gordon, Irene. Tecumseh: Diplomat and Warrior in the War of 1812. Halifax: James Lorimer & Company Ltd., 2009.
Gray, William. Soldiers of the King: The Upper Canada Militia 1812– 1815. Erin, ON: Boston Mills Press, 1995.
Hickey, Donald. Don’t Give Up the Ship! Myths of the War of 1812. Toronto: Robin Brass Studio, 2006.
Malcomson, Robert. A Very Brilliant Affair: The Battle of Queenston Heights, 1812. Annapolis: Naval Institute Press, 2003.
Mulhal, Jill K. The War of 1812: Expanding and Preserving the Union.
Huntington Beach, CA: Teacher Created Materials Publishing, 2008. Nardo, Don. The War of 1812. Chicago: Lucent Books, 1999.
Pitt, Steve. To Stand and Fight Together: Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps of Upper Canada. Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2008.
Poling, Sr., Jim. Tecumseh: Shooting Star, Crouching Panther. Toronto: Dundurn Press, 2009.
Websites
Andrew Jackson: www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/jackson.html. Read about Andrew Jackson’s military career and his role in the War of 1812 before he became the seventh president of the United States.
Billy Green: www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_scout.asp. A brief history of Billy Green, including a first-hand account from “The Scout” himself.
Fort Erie: www.niagaraparks.com/heritage/forterie.php. Take a virtual tour and step back in time to 1812.
Fort George: www.pc.gc.ca/lhn-nhs/on/fortgeorge/natcul/index_e.asp. Learn about Fort George, Navy Hall, and the battles that took place at this famous site.
Fort Niagara: http://oldfortniagara.org. Learn about the fort and its history and find out about upcoming events and educational programs that are available.
Fort York: www.toronto.ca/culture/museums/fort-york.htm. Explore the history of the fort and the old military burial ground nearby.
Isaac Brock: www.historica.ca/isaac_brock.php. Discover the past of the “Saviour of Canada.”
James Madison: www.jmu.edu/madison/gpos225-madison2/war1812.htm. Experience a detailed history of the fourth president of the United States, including why he declared war on the British Allies in 1812.
John Norton: www.yourniagara.ca/pages/other/583.aspx. Read about Six Nations chief John Norton’s mysterious life and his reputation during the War of 1812.
Lundy’s Lane Battlefield: www.battleoflundyslane.com. Relive one of the most important battles in Canada’s history.
Queenston Heights Battlefield: www.niagaraparks.com/garden/qh_ park.php. Home to one of the greatest battles of the War of 1812 and the General Brock Monument.
Stoney Creek Battlefield: www.battlefieldhouse.ca/billy_battle.asp. Explore the museum and park and view re-enactments of the Battle of Stoney Creek.
Tecumseh: thecanadianencyclopedia.com/index.cfm?PgNm=TCE&Params=A1ARTA0007898. Learn all about Shawnee war chief Tecumseh and his crucial role in the War of 1812.
The War of 1812 Website: www.warof1812.ca. Everything you need to know about the War of 1812, including interactive tools such as sounds clips and animated battles.
William Winder: www.galafilm.com/1812/e/people/winder.html. Read about U.S. General William Winder and the grave mistake he made.