Publisher's Synopsis
The Dawn of Canadian History: A Chronicle by Stephen Leacock is a historical account of Canada's early years, from the arrival of the first European explorers to the beginning of the 20th century. The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Canadian history, including the French and British colonial eras, the American Revolution, and the War of 1812. Leacock's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a clear understanding of the events and people that shaped Canada's early history. He also includes anecdotes and personal stories to make the history come alive. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, and it provides a comprehensive overview of the country's early years. It is also a testament to Leacock's skill as a writer and historian, and his passion for Canadian history shines through on every page.This whole story of the Greenland settlement is historical fact which cannot be doubted. Partly by accident and partly by design, the Norsemen had been carried from Norway to the Orkneys and the Hebrides and Iceland, and from there to Greenland. This having happened, it was natural that their ships should go beyond Greenland itself. During the four hundred years in which the Norse ships went from Europe to Greenland, their navigators had neither chart nor compass, and they sailed huge open boats, carrying only a great square sail.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.