{"product_id":"the-secrets-of-crab-island-james-p-millard-9780974985404","title":"The Secrets of Crab Island","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLake Champlain's Crab Island\u003c\/strong\u003e is situated in a strategic position in northern Lake Champlain's Plattsburgh Bay. The island played a key role during the War of 1812 Battle of Plattsburgh, where it was the location of a field hospital for the wounded of that terrible land and naval battle. The island is also the place where some 150 American and British seamen killed in the battle are buried together in a mass grave, unmarked to this day. \u003ci\u003eThe Secrets of Crab Island\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for people interested in the early history of the Republic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeaturing almost \u003cstrong\u003e100 photos, maps and illustrations\u003c\/strong\u003e; this important book details the fascinating history of the important Lake Champlain transportation corridor as seen through the history of Crab Island. Discover the remarkable story of this tiny island (and Lake Champlain itself) from prehistoric times until today. Learn about the continuing efforts of modern-day patriots as they work for the preservation and recognition of this small, but significant limestone island in historic Lake Champlain.\u003c\/p\u003eForeword, Index, and Select Bibliography included. \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"...a superb job of documenting the history of Crab Island. Secrets of Crab Island has made a significant contribution to the public awareness of this important historic site.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Dr. Russell P. Bellico- Historian\/Author- \"Sails and Steam in the Mountains: A Maritime and Military History of Lake George and Lake Champlain\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James P. Millard\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0974985406\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780974985404\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e America's Historic Lakes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/27\/2004\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 100\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.21d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James P. Millard","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43947521442047,"sku":"9780974985404","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/products\/img_06b0f6f2-7291-451b-97dd-6b0302109e42.jpg?v=1681519196","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-secrets-of-crab-island-james-p-millard-9780974985404","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}