This edition had all images removed.
LoC No.: 03012472
Title: Famous Firesides of French Canada
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
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Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Famous Firesides of French Canada" by Mary Wilson Alloway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the significant historical eras of Canada, focusing on the stories and events that took place around various notable hearths and homes of prominent figures in Canadian history. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a journey through the rich tapestry of Canadian history, interweaving political, cultural, and personal narratives associated with iconic locations such as the Château de Ramezay and the early settlements of French Canada. It begins with an introduction to the importance of the firesides as both literal and metaphorical hearths where history was made and stories flourished. The text reflects on the contributions of historical figures like Claude de Ramezay, showcasing his lineage and the role of the Château as a hub of governance amidst the evolving backdrop of French, British, and American rule, eventually drawing readers into the layered complexities of Canada's colonial past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alloway, Mary Wilson, 1848-1919
EBook No.: 30674
Published: Dec 14, 2009
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Québec (Province) -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 03012472
Title: Famous Firesides of French Canada
Note: Reading ease score: 58.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Josephine Paolucci and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at
http:
//www.pgdpcanada.net
(This file was produced from
images generously made available by The Internet
Archive/Canadian Libraries)
Summary: "Famous Firesides of French Canada" by Mary Wilson Alloway is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the significant historical eras of Canada, focusing on the stories and events that took place around various notable hearths and homes of prominent figures in Canadian history. The opening of the volume sets the stage for a journey through the rich tapestry of Canadian history, interweaving political, cultural, and personal narratives associated with iconic locations such as the Château de Ramezay and the early settlements of French Canada. It begins with an introduction to the importance of the firesides as both literal and metaphorical hearths where history was made and stories flourished. The text reflects on the contributions of historical figures like Claude de Ramezay, showcasing his lineage and the role of the Château as a hub of governance amidst the evolving backdrop of French, British, and American rule, eventually drawing readers into the layered complexities of Canada's colonial past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Alloway, Mary Wilson, 1848-1919
EBook No.: 30674
Published: Dec 14, 2009
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Québec (Province) -- History
LoCC: North America local history: Canada
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.