S2 Episode 22 A Common Enemy

1867 & All That by 1867 & All That

Nov 1, 202228:29Society & Culture

The Fenians are back at it this week - threatening to raid New Brunswick and then (for real) attacking along the Niagara frontier. Arthur Gordon of New Brunswick steps up and makes things happen, obliterating the nicetie...

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