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To Stand and Fight Together: Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps of Upper Canada (Canadians at War, 1) - Softcover
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In 1812, a 67-year-old black United Empire Loyalist named Richard Pierpoint helped raise "a corps of Coloured Men to stand and fight together" against the Americans who were threatening to invade the tiny British colony of Upper Canada.
Pierpoint’s unique fighting unit would not only see service throughout the War of 1812, it would also be the first colonial military unit reactiviated to quash the Rebellion of 1837. It would go on to serve as a police force, keeping the peace among the competing Irish immigrant gangs during the construction of the Welland Canal.
Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps are the central focus, but the sidebars featuring fascinating facts about the rise and fall of slavery in North America and the state of African-Canadians in early Canada provide an entertaining and informative supplement. Among other tidbits, readers will find out why "Good Queen Bess" launched the British slave industry and how Scottish pineapples are connected to the American Declaration of Independence.
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Stevie Pitt's first children's book, Rain Tonight: A Tale of Hurricane Hazel,was nominated for the Silver Birch, Red Cedar, and Rocky Mountain awards. He has been published in many magazines and newspapers, including Toronto Life, Canadian Family, the Globe and Mail, and the Toronto Star. Currently he lives in Toronto.
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To Stand and Fight Together Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps of Upper Canada
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Softcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Front endpaper has a bookplate. ; Canadians At War, 1; 144 pages. Seller Inventory # 326518
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To Stand and Fight Together : Richard Pierpoint and the Colored Corps of Upper Canada
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Dundurn, Toronto, ON, Canada, 2008
ISBN 10: 155002731X
ISBN 13: 9781550027310
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Seller: Werdz Quality Used Books, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Soft cover. Condition: Good. Clean, tight, unmarked; light creasing to front cover; otherwise very light general wear; In 1812 a 68-year-old black United Empire loyalist name Richard Pierpoint helped raise "a Corps of coloured Men to stand and fight together" against the Americans who were threatening to invade the time British colony of Upper Canada. Pierpoint's unique fighting unit would not only see service thoughout the War of 1812, it would also be the first colonial military unit reactivated to quash the Rebellion of 1837. The book includes sidebars that highlight facts about the rise and fall of slavery in North America, the state of African Canadians in early Canada, and the complex relationships between First Nations, African Canadians, and White Canadians. Seller Inventory # 003507
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To Stand and Fight Together: Richard Pierpoint and the Coloured Corps of Upper Canada
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Sandcastle Dundurn, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, 2008
ISBN 10: 155002731X
ISBN 13: 9781550027310
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Soft Cover. Condition: VG. First Edition Paperback. 144pp. with b/w illustrations. Light creasing from page handling, corner creasing and light soil to outer edges. Wraps have light edge/rub wear, light creasing, a price sticker on the rear panel and corner creasing to the rear panel. Actual book for sale pictured. 20.4 x 20.4 x .9cm, wt500g Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Seller Inventory # 031869