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The Trent Affair, November, 1861: U.S. detainment of a British ship nearly brings war with England

by Theodore Roscoe

Public opinionJuvenile literatureTrent Affair, 1861Foreign relationsDiplomatic relations

Describes the incidents at the beginning of the Civil War that nearly led the United States into another war with Britain.

Writing a summary for young readers…

For young readers

Book data: Open Library