The Hunters of Kentucky; Or, The Battle of New-Orleans
Title | The Hunters of Kentucky; Or, The Battle of New-Orleans PDF eBook |
Author | Samuel Woodworth |
Publisher | |
Pages | 1 |
Release | 1815 |
Genre | Kentucky |
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The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory
Title | The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory PDF eBook |
Author | Laura Lyons McLemore |
Publisher | LSU Press |
Pages | 225 |
Release | 2016-11-14 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 0807164666 |
The Battle of New Orleans proved a critical victory for the United States, a young nation defending its nascent borders, but over the past two hundred years, myths have obscured the facts about the conflict. In The Battle of New Orleans in History and Memory, distinguished experts in military, social, art, and music history sift the real from the remembered, illuminating the battle’s lasting significance across multiple disciplines. Laura Lyons McLemore sets the stage by reviewing the origins of the War of 1812, followed by essays that explore how history and memory intermingle. Donald R. Hickey examines leading myths found in the collective memory—some, embellishments originating with actual participants, and others invented out of whole cloth. Other essayists focus on specific figures: Mark R. Cheathem explores how Andrew Jackson’s sensational reputation derived from contemporary anecdotes and was perpetuated by respected historians, and Leslie Gregory Gruesbeck considers the role visual imagery played in popular perception and public memory of battle hero Jackson. Other contributors unpack the broad social and historical significance of the battle, from Gene Allen Smith’s analysis of black participation in the War of 1812 and the subsequent worsening of American racial relations, to Blake Dunnavent’s examination of leadership lessons from the war that can benefit the U.S. military today. Paul Gelpi makes the case that the Creole Battalion d’Orleans became protectors of American liberty in the course of defending New Orleans from the British. Examining the European context, Alexander Mikaberidze shows that America’s second conflict with Britain was more complex than many realize or remember. Joseph F. Stoltz III illustrates how commemorations of the battle, from memorials to schoolbooks, were employed over the years to promote various civic and social goals. Finally, Tracey E. W. Laird analyzes variations of the tune “The Battle of New Orleans,” revealing how it has come to epitomize the battle in the collective memory.
Kentucky in the War of 1812
Title | Kentucky in the War of 1812 PDF eBook |
Author | Anderson Chenault Quisenberry |
Publisher | |
Pages | 282 |
Release | 1915 |
Genre | Kentucky |
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The Battle Of New Orleans Reconsidered
Title | The Battle Of New Orleans Reconsidered PDF eBook |
Author | Curtis Manning |
Publisher | Xlibris Corporation |
Pages | 318 |
Release | 2014-12-12 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1503523802 |
The Battle of New Orleans Reconsidered arose organically from the rich heritage of St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana. The same land that was witness to the Battle of New Orleans would also spawn a unique and vibrant culture known for close-knit families, good food, refineries and the activities centered around the bountiful wetlands. Academic cultural offerings were rare when the Nunez History Lecture Series began in 2001. Some folks at Nunez Community College, the only institution of higher education in the Parish, decided to tell the stories of the people of St. Bernard and Louisiana, hoping that a handful of others might also be interested. After 14 seasons of over 100 lectures and an average attendance of over 100 people, the Lecture Series is still finding new stories to tell. A natural outgrowth of the Lecture Series was to feature a more detailed treatment of the second most important historical event in St. Bernard Parish history, the Battle of New Orleans. And the College was the natural place since the battlefield was in sight of the campus on a clear day. However, the plans for the first Symposium were delayed by a few years when the most important historical event in St. Bernard Parish history, Hurricane Katrina, left six feet of water across the Nunez campus and up to seventeen feet of water across the rest of the Parish. By January of 2013, the first Battle of New Orleans Historical Symposium was held at the College, with the audience likely sitting in the exact spot that soldiers mustered for the Battle. Once the Symposium became established and successful, the only nagging problem was the ephemeral nature of the knowledge being created. With some of the most passionate and knowledgeable speakers in the nation, it just seemed natural to expand and preserve the great information being presented. So in a labor of love, many of the top lecturers agreed to put pen to paper and tell the story of the Battle of New Orleans in greater detail. The result is The Battle of New Orleans Reconsidered
The American Scene
Title | The American Scene PDF eBook |
Author | David Burner |
Publisher | Ardent Media |
Pages | 428 |
Release | 1971 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 9780390597731 |
A Bloodless Victory
Title | A Bloodless Victory PDF eBook |
Author | Joseph F. Stoltz III |
Publisher | JHU Press |
Pages | 193 |
Release | 2017-12-15 |
Genre | History |
ISBN | 1421423022 |
Introduction: "a correct remembrance of great events"--"By the eternal, they shall not sleep on our soil:" the New Orleans Campaign -- "Half a horse and half an alligator:" the Battle of New Orleans in the Era of Good Feelings -- "Under the command of a plain Republican--an American Cincinnatus:" the Battle of New Orleans in the Age of Jefferson -- "The union must and shall be preserved:" the Battle of New Orleans and the American Civil War -- "True daughters of the war:" the Battle of New Orleans at 100 -- "Not pirate ... privateer:" the Battle of New Orleans and mid-20th century popular culture -- "Tourism whetted by the celebration:" the Battle of New Orleans in the 20th century -- A "rustic and factual" appearance: the Battle of New Orleans at 200 -- Closing: "what is past is prologue
Dramatic Life as I Found it
Title | Dramatic Life as I Found it PDF eBook |
Author | Noah Miller Ludlow |
Publisher | |
Pages | 766 |
Release | 1880 |
Genre | Theater |
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