most authentic memoirs, documents, and histories referring to the
period; by personal examination of the physical aspect of the
scene of the story; and by frequent conversations with some of the
principal actors in the stirring drama of the time--most of whom,
alas! have now passed away--to give a verisimilitude to the
narrative that shall, it is hoped, reproduce in no distorted
manner this memorable period.

W. H. W.

TORONTO, March 1st, 1880.

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CONTENTS.


CHAPTER I.

War Clouds

CHAPTER II.

The Eve of Battle