Samuel Smith - The Hero of Baltimore in the War of 1812

Sam Smith fought heroically in the American Revolution and was personally close with George Washington. He was one of the most successful businessmen in Baltimore. As a politician, he worked closely with Thomas Jefferson and served for 40 years in Congress, with 18 years in the House and 22 in the Senate.
After the British burned Washington, D.C., in the War of 1812, he rallied the people of Baltimore to defend the city. Under his inspired leadership, Baltimore withstood British attacks from both land and sea. This is the story of how he inspired citizens from all walks of life to work and fight together, and is a tale of extraordinary leadership and heroism--not just of Smith himself, but those he led, too.

List of contents

Table of Contents

Preface

Introduction

¿1.¿Declaring War

¿2.¿Something Wicked This Way Comes

¿3.¿The Battle of Bladensburg

¿4.¿A Man for All Seasons

¿5.¿A City in Transition

¿6.¿The Son Also Rises

¿7.¿Acquiring Wealth

¿8.¿The Political Life Beckons

¿9.¿Tom and Sam's Excellent Adventure

10.¿Madison Takes Over

11.¿Three Distinct Cannon Shots

12.¿The Rockets' Red Glare

13.¿Once More into the Breach

14.¿War Without End, Amen

15.¿Parade? What Parade?

Epilogue: Silence on the Patapsco

Chapter Notes

Bibliography

Index

About the author

Hank H. Cox worked as a journalist, writer, and editor in Washington for 50 years. He lives in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Summary

After the British burned Washington, D.C. in the War of 1812, Sam Smith rallied the people of Baltimore to defend the city. Under his inspired leadership, Baltimore withstood British attack. This is the story of how he inspired citizens to work and fight together, and is a tale of extraordinary leadership and heroism.

Product details

• Authors: Hank H. Cox, Cox Hank H.
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 18
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.05.2024
• EAN: 9781476693132
• ISBN: 978-1-4766-9313-2
• No. of pages: 223
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 229 mm x 11 mm
• Illustrations: Raster,schwarz-weiss
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900, Baltimore, Maryland, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, Biography: historical, political & military, True war & combat stories, HISTORY / Military / General, military history, HISTORY / Military / United States, c 1800 to c 1900, American Revolution, Battles & campaigns, True war and combat stories, Biography: historical, political and military, c 1810 to c 1819, HISTORY / Wars & Conflicts / General, Specific wars and military campaigns