An Account of the Battle of Chateauguay Being a Lecture Delivered at Ormstown, March 8th, 1889

"An Account of the Battle of Châteauguay" by W.D. Lighthall is a report from the 1800s that retells a key clash in the War of 1812 at Châteauguay, Quebec; it is a story showcasing Lieutenant Colonel Charles de Salaberry’s smart plans and the bravery of his Canadian Voltigeurs as they faced off against American troops led by General Wade Hampton. The book recalls how de Salaberry used clever tricks, like making it sound like he had more soldiers than he really did, to scare the enemy. With attention to the details from October 26, 1813, the book highlights the intense fighting and bravery of the Canadian soldiers and their Indigenous allies, with their triumph boosting Canadian spirit and unity and proving the might of courage, love for one's country, and defending one’s home.