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The Battle of the Swash and the capture of Canada
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The Battle of the Swash and the capture of Canada

Date1888
Names
FormatBook
Notes
Thought to be the first Future War tale. The book was meant to show that the coasts of the United States were defenseless and that Canada was also vulnerable. 
Medium
Hardcover books
DimensionsCover size: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Language
CollectionMerril Collection of Science Fiction, Speculation and Fantasy
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object Number37131054379979D
Catalogue Record for Print Book https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/detail.jsp?Ntt=2148472
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