The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe by William Wood
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| Author | Wood, William, 1864-1947 |
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| Editor | Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby), 1862-1953 |
| Editor | Wrong, George McKinnon, 1860-1948 |
| Title | The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe |
| Original Publication | Toronto : [s.n.], 1915 |
| Series Title | Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 11 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Gardner Buchanan and David Widger |
| Summary | "The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle of Wolfe" by William Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and military achievements of General James Wolfe, focusing particularly on his role in the conquest of Canada during the Seven Years' War. It delves into Wolfe's background, family heritage, and the influential figures in his life that shaped his military prowess and leadership. The opening of the book introduces Wolfe's early life, emphasizing his lineage of soldiers and his early ambitions to join the military ranks. From childhood through his teenage years, readers witness Wolfe’s determination to serve his country, despite his physical frailty. The text recounts his introduction to military life, alongside accounts of his relationships with family and friends. The author paints a vivid picture of the environment that fostered Wolfe's aspirations, setting the stage for his future as a prominent military leader and the climactic events of the Seven Years' War that are to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E186: History: America: Colonial History (1607-1775) |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | United States -- History -- French and Indian War, 1754-1763 |
| Subject | Wolfe, James, 1727-1759 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 8728 |
| Release Date | Aug 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 9, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 131 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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