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VOURI, MICHAEL &  MICHAEL P. VOURI - The Pig War Standoff at Griffin Bay

Title: The Pig War Standoff at Griffin Bay
Description: Friday Harbor, WA: Griffin Bay Book Store, 1999. First Edition; First Printing. Softcover. ISBN: 0963456253. Signed by Author; Card covers show some edge wear, light creasing. Small notation by front fly by previous owner. ; A bright, solid book, signed by the author on the title page. ; B&W Illustrations; 7.80 X 5.50 X 0.90 inches; 273 pages; A history of the establishment of the International boundary on the Western portion of North America, between Great Britain and the United States. " In 1859 Great Britain and the United States almost went to war over the Northwest Boundary when and American farmer shot a British pig. When it was over, the pig was the only casualty in this comic opera whose players included famous generals, blustering politicians and obscure farmers.". Very Good+ .

Keywords: 0963456253 49th parallel San Juan island James douglas George Pickett General winfield scott History::USA History::Canada

Price: US$ 12.50 Seller: Ainsworth Books
- Book number: 17526

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