The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock, K.B. by Sir Isaac Brock
Read now or download (free!)
| Choose how to read this book | Url | Size | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read online (web) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.html.images | 876 kB | ||||
| EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.epub3.images | 398 kB |
Send
to kindle email: |
|||
| EPUB (older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.epub.images | 415 kB | ||||
| EPUB (no images, older E-readers) | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.epub.noimages | 386 kB | ||||
| Kindle | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.kf8.images | 790 kB | ||||
| older Kindles | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.kindle.images | 766 kB | ||||
| Plain Text UTF-8 | https://sendtokindle.compellingsciencefiction.com/ebooks/14428.txt.utf-8 | 783 kB | ||||
| Download HTML (zip) | https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/14428/pg14428-h.zip | 385 kB | ||||
| There may be more files related to this item. | ||||||
Similar Books
About this eBook
| Author | Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Tupper, Ferdinand Brock, 1795-1874 |
| Title |
The Life and Correspondence of Sir Isaac Brock, K.B.
Interspersed with notices of the celebrated Indian chief, Tecumseh, and comprising brief memoirs of Daniel De Lisle Brock, Esq., Lieutenant E.W. Tupper, R.N., and Colonel W. De Vic Tupper |
| Note | Reading ease score: 50.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Steven Gibbs and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Summary | "The Life and Correspondence of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, K.B." by Sir Isaac Brock is a historical account written during the mid-19th century. This work delves into the life and times of Sir Isaac Brock, a key figure in Canadian history, particularly noted for his role during the War of 1812. The book encapsulates his military career, correspondence, and interactions with notable individuals such as the celebrated Indian chief Tecumseh. The opening of the book introduces readers to the context in which it was compiled, noting that the manuscripts belonging to Sir Isaac Brock remained unopened for nearly thirty years until they were rediscovered. The editor, Ferdinand Brock Tupper, aims to present a faithful account of Brock’s life, highlighting his determination and leadership qualities. The early chapters outline Brock's family origins, military career beginnings, and his unique characteristics – a blend of ambition and compassion that would define his leadership. The text promises a deeper exploration of Brock's military strategies, challenges, and relationships with both his family and influential figures, setting the stage for a rich narrative about a man who significantly influenced Canadian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E300: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861) |
| Subject | Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812 |
| Subject | Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 |
| Subject | Soldiers -- Canada -- Biography |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 14428 |
| Release Date | Dec 23, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 99 downloads in the last 30 days. |
| Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! | |
