| Author |
Lucas, Charles Prestwood, Sir, 1853-1931 |
| LoC No. |
09016814
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| Title |
A history of Canada, 1763-1812
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: Clarendon Press,1909.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 55.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Sonya Schermann, hekula03, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"A History of Canada, 1763-1812" by Sir Charles Prestwood Lucas is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work comprehensively covers the significant events and transitions in Canadian history beginning from the end of the Seven Years’ War, through the American War of Independence, to the War of 1812. The book is likely to appeal to readers interested in understanding the factors that shaped modern Canada, including the colonial governance, military conflicts, and relations with Indigenous peoples. The opening of the book sets the stage by discussing the Peace of Paris in 1763, which marked the end of the conflict between Great Britain, France, and Spain, resulting in major territorial changes in North America. It outlines King George III's Proclamation of 1763, establishing new boundaries and the governance of Quebec, while highlighting the challenges faced by British authorities in administrating these new territories. Additionally, the text introduces Pontiac’s War, depicting the resistance from Indigenous tribes who were unsettled by the altering power dynamics and foreign encroachments on their lands, foreshadowing the struggles and complexities of colonial rule and indigenous relations in the ensuing years. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
F1001: North America local history: Canada
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| Subject |
Canada -- History -- 1763-1867
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
68336 |
| Release Date |
Jun 17, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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