The Battle of Plattsburgh Question & Answer Book
- Publication Date:2005
- Publisher:Bloated Toe Publishing
- ISBN-10:0977261514
- ISBN-13:978-0977261512
- Format:Paperback
- Dimensions (WxH):6 x 9 in
- Pages:213
$22.00
- Arnold's Grocery
182 Pleasant St
Keeseville, NY 12944
518-834-4692 - Bill's Bait & Beer Shop
2392 County Rte. 24
Brainardsville, NY 12915
518-425-0333 - Conroy's Organics
8173 Rte. 9
West Chazy, NY 12992
518-562-2333 - Corner-Stone Bookshop
110 Margaret St
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
518-561-0520 - Cornerstone Drug & Gift
72 Champlain St
Rouses Point, NY 12979
518-297-3784
info@cornerstonedrug.net - Dick's Country Store
7429 Rte. 11
Churubusco, NY 12923
518-497-3253 - Friends of Lyon Mountain Mining & Railroad Museum
Standish Rd
Lyon Mountain, NY 12952 - The History Shoppe at The Battle of Plattsburgh Association
31 Washington Rd
Plattsburgh, NY 12903
518-566-1814 - LaChute Books
113 Montcalm St
Ticonderoga, NY 12883 - Maggy Pharmacy
1165 Rte. 374
Dannemora, NY 12929
518-492-7130 - Peru Health Mart Pharmacy
2940 Main St
Peru, NY 12972
518-643-2318 - Post Office Pharmacy
61 Main St
Saranac Lake, NY 12983
518-891-2233 - Saranac Country Store
3346 State Rte 3
Saranac, NY 12981
518-293-1234 - Write One
162 East Main St
Chateaugay, NY 12920
518-497-3455
writeone@writeonepublishing.com
Description
The Battle of Plattsburgh Question & Answer Book will bring to the reader a wealth of interesting information in a unique and fun style.
For instance, did you know:
- That Thomas Macdonough once destroyed a famous ship of the United States Navy?
- That Plattsburgh has an unusual link to Pearl Harbor?
- That Vermont once minted its own coins?
- What caused that red glare that Francis Scott Key wrote of in our national anthem?
- That Thomas Macdonough performed legendary heroic deeds in another war before Plattsburgh?
- That a famous American forever linked to glory in the War of 1812 was a war protestor?
- That the rooster story on the Saratoga may have origins related to Thomas Macdonough himself?
- That President John Quincy Adams promoted Alexander Macomb ahead of two senior ranking generals?
It's all here, and much more. The full story of the Battle of Plattsburgh, plus a variety of interesting and amazing facts related to Plattsburgh and the War of 1812. And it's all presented in a unique question-and-answer format that can be used to play games and test your knowledge among friends and family. It's fun and educational for everyone.
The Battle of Plattsburgh is a very important part of American history. This critical victory defined the northern boundaries of New York State and Vermont as they exist today. It is a spectacular, exciting story, and a classic American tale of victory over seemingly impossible odds.
The conversational style of this book assures that the reader won't lose interest. With numbered questions posed on the left-side pages, and corresponding numbered answers appearing on the right-side pages, the book also lends itself to game play. Read the question on the left, and just glance to the right for the answer. You won't need to search, but you won't see the answers unless you want to. It's great for individuals, families, and groups to have a friendly competition while learning some important historical information.