The Historical Reader: Containing "The Late War Between the United States and Great Britain, from June, 1812, to February, 1815" ; in the Scriptural ... Use of Schools Throughout the United States

by Gilbert J. Hunt

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Genres: History, Religion

254 pages, Paperback

First published September 30, 2010

Reviews

[Jemini Willis]

"If you've ever wanted to read about the War of 1812 in the style of the Bible, this is the book for you. It's fascinating to see Satan treated as a real character in the war." -Reader Review, Goodreads

Gilbert J. Hunt's 1816 book "The Late War" was considered standard reading material in New York schools in the early 1800's.

In writing this historical account of the War of 1812, Hunt avoided the dry historical writing style common to most historians, instead he appropriated the dramatic old King James English style he knew from the Bible. James Madison is elevated to the level of legendary Biblical hero, while Congress is likened unto the sages of old. The British fill the role of evil foot soldiers of a vile king of a distant land. The European-American settlers were referred to as the ‘Children of Columbian liberty’.

Thus, this popular school textbook portrays the War of 1812 as the epic story of a battle of good versus evil. In this book Hunt also summarizes major events and conflicts in Algeria and the Barbary States.

[C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this e-book on Barnes & Noble instead:
https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/late...
(The Amazon link went to a blank page with a picture of a dog.)

[Cherie Nef · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you've ever wanted to read about the War of 1812 in the style of the Bible, this is the book for you. It's fascinating to see Satan treated as a real character in the war.