Publisher's Synopsis
Bravest Of The Brave, Captain Charles De Langlade is a biographical account of the life of Captain Charles Michel de Langlade, a French-Canadian fur trader and military leader who played a significant role in the French and Indian War and the American Revolutionary War. The book, written by Publius V. Lawson and originally published in 1904, chronicles the life of De Langlade from his birth in 1729 to his death in 1800.The book explores De Langlade's early life as a fur trader and his involvement in the French and Indian War, where he gained a reputation as a skilled military leader and strategist. It also delves into his role in the American Revolutionary War, where he fought on the side of the British and helped to defend the Great Lakes region against American forces.Throughout the book, Lawson paints a vivid picture of De Langlade's life and times, describing the political and social landscape of the colonial era and the challenges that De Langlade faced as a French-Canadian in a predominantly British North America. The book also includes a number of illustrations and maps that help to bring De Langlade's story to life.Overall, Bravest Of The Brave, Captain Charles De Langlade is a fascinating and engaging account of one of the most important figures in North American military history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the French and Indian War, the American Revolutionary War, or the history of the Great Lakes region.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
