Chapter 1 "The Middle of the Channel" Chapter 2 "An Exclusive Right Over the Premises" Chapter 3 "We Have Had One Most Lucky Escape" Chapter 4 "The President Was Not Prepared" Chapter 5 "An Equitable Solution of the Difficulty" Chapter 6 "The Happy Agreement . . . is a Long, Long Way Off Yet" Chapter 7 "Pretend the Coolest Indifference" Chapter 8 "I Believe the Decision to Be of Singularly Little Importance"
Scott Kaufman is Assistant Professor of History at Francis Marion University.
Kaufman's book is workmanlike; his research is is very thorough in
British and US sources. . . .Recommended.
*CHOICE*
This review of the subject extends the research base into some
little known archives. . ..
*The Journal Of Military History*
The Pig War is useful as a compact treatment of a critical period
in Anglo-American relations that offers a retelling of the 1859
incident in the context of an ongoing diplomatic question….A
concise supplement to studies of nineteenth century Anglo-American
relations.
*Journal of American History*
Finally, the "Pig War" on San Juan Island in the summer of 1859
receives its deserved place in the course of Anglo-American
relations. Just as importantly, Professor Kaufman places the
incident in the context of the half century border dispute in the
great northwest between the two Atlantic powers, clarifying the
path towards peaceful resolution. This well documented study makes
a real contribution to the field of 19th century diplomatic
history.
*John M. Belohlavek, Professor of History, University of South
Florida*
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