Publisher's Synopsis
""The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle"" is a historical book written by William Wood. The book covers the period from the early 16th century to the late 18th century, focusing on the events that led to the conquest of Canada by the British Empire. The book provides a detailed account of the interactions between the French, British, and Indigenous peoples in Canada during this period. It covers topics such as the French and Indian War, the Seven Years' War, the Battle of the Plains of Abraham, and the Treaty of Paris. The author also explores the cultural, economic, and political factors that contributed to the eventual British victory over the French. Overall, ""The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle"" is a comprehensive and engaging historical account of the conquest of Canada by the British Empire.In 1755 Wolfe was already writing what he thought were farewell letters before going off to the war. And that very year the war, though not formally declared till the next, actually did break out in America, where a British army under Braddock, with Washington as his aide-de-camp, was beaten in Ohio by the French and Indians. Next year the French, owing to the failure of Admiral Byng and the British fleet to assist the garrison, were able to capture Minorca in the Mediterranean; while their new general in Canada, Montcalm, Wolfe's great opponent, took Oswego.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.
