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Riddle, fl. 1860 Battle of Niagara

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0047 Author/Creator: Riddle, fl. 1860 Place Written: s.l. Type: Engraving Date: 1861-1877 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 21 cm, Width: 12.5 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled, "Battle of Niagara" circa 1861-1877. Depicts American Infrantry charging the British during the battle of Niagara (aka the battle of Lundy's Lane) on July 25, 1814. Engraved by William Strickland from a sketch by Major Riddle.

Riddle, fl. 1860
Strickland, William, 1788-1854

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