Neville Trueman, the Pioneer Preacher : a tale of the war of 1812

W. H. (William Henry) Withrow

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Canadian Institute for Historical
Microreproductions.NEVILLE TRUEMAN,
THE
PIONEER PREACHER.
A TALE OF THE WAR OF 1812.
BY THE
REV. W. H. WITHROW, M.A.TO THE
REV. EGERTON RYERSON, D.D., LL.D.,
WHOSE LONG LIFE
HAS BEEN DEVOTED TO THE SERVICE OF HIS
COUNTRY,
THIS
"Story of the War,"
WHOSE HISTORY
HE HAS WITH GRAPHIC PEN RECORDED,
IS RESPECTFULLY DEDICATED
BY
THE AUTHOR.
[Illustration]PREFACE.
In this short story an attempt has been made—with
what success the reader must judge—to present
certain phases of Canadian life during the heroic
struggle against foreign invasion, which first stirred
in our country the pulses of that common national
life, which has at length attained a sturdier strength
in the confederation of the several provinces of the
Dominion of Canada. It will he found, we think, that
the Canadian Methodism of those troublous times
was not less patriotic than pious. While our fathers
feared God, they also honoured the King, and
loved their country; and many of them died in its
defence. Reverently let us mention their names.
Lightly let us tread upon their ashes. Faithfully let
us cherish their memory. And sedulously let us
imitate their virtues.
A good deal of pains has been taken by the careful
study of the 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.
[Illustration]
[Illustration]CONTENTS.
CHAPTER I.
War Clouds
CHAPTER II.
The Eve of Battle
CHAPTER III.
Queenston Heights
CHAPTER IV.
The Wages of War
CHAPTER V.
A Victory and its Cost
CHAPTER VI.
The Capture of YorkCHAPTER VII.
The Fall of Fort George
CHAPTER VIII.
The Fortunes of War
CHAPTER IX.
A Brave Woman's Exploit
CHAPTER X.
Disasters and Triumphs
CHAPTER XI.
Elder Case in War Time
CHAPTER XII.
A Dark Tragedy—The Burning of Niagara
CHAPTER XIII.
A Stern Nemesis—A Ravaged Frontier