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The pig war : How a porcine tragedy taught England and America to share / Emma Bland Smith ; illustrated by Alison Jay.
In 1859, the British and Americans coexist on the small island of San Juan, located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. They are on fairly good terms--until one fateful morning when an innocent hog owned by a British man has the misfortune to eat some potatoes on an American farmer's land. In a moment of rash anger, Lyman Cutlar shoots Charles Griffin's pig, inadvertently almost bringing the two nations to war. Tensions flare, armies gather, cannons are rolled out ... all because of a pig! -- Provided by publisher.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781684371716
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustration ; 26 x 26 cm
- Publisher: New York : Calkins Creek, 2020.
Content descriptions
| Target Audience Note: | Ages 7-10 Calkins Creek Grades 4-6 Calkins Creek 720L Lexile. |
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| Subject: | Pig War, Wash., 1859 > Juvenile literature. Swine > Juvenile literature. San Juan Islands (Wash.) > History > Juvenile literature. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Circulation Modifier | Status | Due Date | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wallowa Public Library | Y 979.5 SMI (Text) | 30004000289013 | Youth Non-Fiction | Available | - |
Summary:
In 1859, the British and Americans coexist on the small island of San Juan, located off the coast of the Pacific Northwest. They are on fairly good terms--until one fateful morning when an innocent hog owned by a British man has the misfortune to eat some potatoes on an American farmer's land. In a moment of rash anger, Lyman Cutlar shoots Charles Griffin's pig, inadvertently almost bringing the two nations to war. Tensions flare, armies gather, cannons are rolled out ... all because of a pig! -- Provided by publisher.
