The Pig War

In this engaging nonfiction tale, Emma Bland Smith recounts the true story of how a dispute over a pig nearly ignited a war between America and England in 1859. Set on the small island of San Juan, a British man's hog inadvertently becomes a catalyst for rising tensions when it eats potatoes on an American farmer's land, leading to rash actions and military mobilization. This whimsical narrative not only highlights a peculiar historical moment but also illustrates essential principles of peaceful conflict resolution.