Four Years on the Great Lakes, 1813-1816

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<p>David Wingfield joined the Royal Navy in 1806, at the age of fourteen. His service took him to the Great Lakes during the War of 1812. Captured, he was a POW in the United States for nine months. Following his release, Wingfield had some intriguing adventures on the Upper Great Lakes before returning to England. Once home, he used his handwritten notes, kept during his time in North America, as the basis for an account of his experiences there</p><p>This unique account of the history of Canada during the events of the War of 1812 and the stories of the people and places he was exposed to during this time is being made available in book form for the first time. This is the only account of the War of 1812 as seen through the eyes of a young seaman. Included is a Wingfield genealogical description that spans the modern world.</p>

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<p>Don Bamford was an avid sailor for many years and is the author of<i>Freshwater Heritage</i>. He lives in London, Ontario.</p><p>Paul Carroll, a "wharf rat" in his youth, brought forward the first Waterfront Development Plan for the long-term evolution of the Goderich shoreline and was involved with the sidescan sonar search for the<i>Wexford</i>. Paul's most recent book is<i>Four Years on The Great Lakes</i>. He lived near Goderich, Ontario.</p>

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