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LoC No.: 20005298

Title: Sir Isaac Brock

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
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Summary: "Sir Isaac Brock" by Hugh S. Eayrs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a pivotal figure in Canadian history, particularly known for his leadership during the War of 1812. It explores his contributions as both a soldier and statesman and highlights how his actions solidified what is now Canada within the British Empire. The opening of the narrative introduces Isaac Brock's early years, detailing his birth in 1769 in Guernsey, his family background, and the influences that led him to a military career. We learn about his formative years, the heroic tales of his island home, and his determination to emulate the bravery of the seafaring folk of Guernsey. The text sets the stage for Brock’s character development and ambition, which would later manifest in his military endeavors and leadership that would define his legacy in Canada. The rich historical context embedded in this introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the significance of his later achievements during the critical period of conflict between Canada and the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Eayrs, Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling), 1894-1940

EBook No.: 49214

Published: Jun 14, 2015

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 20005298

Title: Sir Isaac Brock

Note: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Sonya Schermann and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)

Summary: "Sir Isaac Brock" by Hugh S. Eayrs is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a pivotal figure in Canadian history, particularly known for his leadership during the War of 1812. It explores his contributions as both a soldier and statesman and highlights how his actions solidified what is now Canada within the British Empire. The opening of the narrative introduces Isaac Brock's early years, detailing his birth in 1769 in Guernsey, his family background, and the influences that led him to a military career. We learn about his formative years, the heroic tales of his island home, and his determination to emulate the bravery of the seafaring folk of Guernsey. The text sets the stage for Brock’s character development and ambition, which would later manifest in his military endeavors and leadership that would define his legacy in Canada. The rich historical context embedded in this introduction lays the groundwork for understanding the significance of his later achievements during the critical period of conflict between Canada and the United States. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Eayrs, Hugh S. (Hugh Sterling), 1894-1940

EBook No.: 49214

Published: Jun 14, 2015

Downloads: 49

Language: English

Subject: Brock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812

LoCC: History: America: Revolution to the Civil War (1783-1861)

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.