The battle of the Swash and the capture of Canada

"The Battle of the Swash and the Capture of Canada" by Samuel Barton is a late 19th-century historical narrative that explores a fictional naval clash born from strained relations between the United States and Canada, specifically over maritime matters in the 1890s. The story examines the weakening of America's naval fleet and the effects of overlooking the importance of maritime power, resulting in a battle with Canada. The author introduces the detailed historical backdrop of the United States before 1890, highlighting its diminished navy and vulnerability because legislative inaction has left the nation defenseless against foreign risks; this sets the stage for an inevitable battle between the United States and Canada that will occur over territory and fishing rights.