Laura Secord - Heroine of the War of 1812

More than many figures in Canadian history, Laura Secord has come to represent courage and perseverance. During the War of 1812, she helped to avert disaster by warning the British of an imminent American attack, playing a prominent role in the survival of a nascent Canada.

About the author

Peggy Dymond Leavey's previous books include Sky Lake Summer, The Deep End Gang, and The Path Through the Trees, all of which were nominated for the Silver Birch Award. Recently, she published Growing Up Ivy and Mary Pickford. Peggy lives in Trenton, Ontario.

Product details

• Authors: Peggy Dymond Leavey
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.12.2022
• EAN: 9781459703667
• ISBN: 978-1-4597-0366-7
• No. of pages: 224
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 213 mm x 13 mm
• Weight: 318 g
• Series: Quest Biography
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration