Publisher's Synopsis
Bravest of the Brave is a biography of Captain Charles De Langlade, a French-Canadian fur trader who became a prominent figure in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. The book, written by Publius V. Lawson and published in 1904, details De Langlade's life from his birth in 1729 to his death in 1800. The book begins by describing De Langlade's childhood in the wilderness of Canada and his early experiences as a fur trader. It then goes on to detail his involvement in the French and Indian War, including his leadership in the Battle of the Monongahela and his role in the capture of Fort William Henry. The second half of the book focuses on De Langlade's activities during the American Revolution, including his support of the British and his leadership in battles such as the Battle of the Cedars and the Battle of St. Louis. The book also discusses De Langlade's relationships with other historical figures, such as George Washington and Benjamin Franklin. Throughout the book, Lawson portrays De Langlade as a brave and resourceful leader who played a significant role in the history of North America. The book includes numerous anecdotes and firsthand accounts of De Langlade's exploits, as well as maps and illustrations to help readers understand the context of his actions.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.
