Table of Contents

Chapter 1 "The Middle of the Channel" Chapter 2 "An Exclusive Right Over the Premises" Chapter 3 "We Have Had One Most Lucky Escape" Chapter 4 "The President Was Not Prepared" Chapter 5 "An Equitable Solution of the Difficulty" Chapter 6 "The Happy Agreement . . . is a Long, Long Way Off Yet" Chapter 7 "Pretend the Coolest Indifference" Chapter 8 "I Believe the Decision to Be of Singularly Little Importance"

About the Author

Scott Kaufman is Assistant Professor of History at Francis Marion University.

Reviews

Kaufman's book is workmanlike; his research is is very thorough in British and US sources. . . .Recommended.
*CHOICE*

This review of the subject extends the research base into some little known archives. . ..
*The Journal Of Military History*

The Pig War is useful as a compact treatment of a critical period in Anglo-American relations that offers a retelling of the 1859 incident in the context of an ongoing diplomatic question….A concise supplement to studies of nineteenth century Anglo-American relations.
*Journal of American History*

Finally, the "Pig War" on San Juan Island in the summer of 1859 receives its deserved place in the course of Anglo-American relations. Just as importantly, Professor Kaufman places the incident in the context of the half century border dispute in the great northwest between the two Atlantic powers, clarifying the path towards peaceful resolution. This well documented study makes a real contribution to the field of 19th century diplomatic history.
*John M. Belohlavek, Professor of History, University of South Florida*