Memoirs Of The Siege Of Quebec, Capital Of All Canada, And Of The Retreat Of Monsieur De Bourlemaque (1901)

By Richard Gardiner and Visiting Professor Richard Gardiner

Book Overview

Memoirs of the Siege of Quebec, Capital of All Canada, and of the Retreat of Monsieur De Bourlemaque is a historical account of the Siege of Quebec, which took place in 1759 during the French and Indian War. The book was written by Richard Gardiner, a British army officer who participated in the siege. The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the siege, the siege itself, and the subsequent retreat of the French forces. Gardiner's account is based on his personal experiences as well as on official reports and other historical documents. The Siege of Quebec was a pivotal event in the history of North America, as it marked the beginning of the end of French colonial rule in Canada. The book provides insight into the military tactics and strategies employed by both the British and French forces during the siege, as well as the hardships and challenges faced by the soldiers on both sides. Overall, Memoirs of the Siege of Quebec, Capital of All Canada, and of the Retreat of Monsieur De Bourlemaque is a valuable historical document that offers a firsthand account of a significant event in Canadian and North American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in military history, colonial history, or the history of Canada.And Of The Retreat Of Monsieur De Bourlemaque From Carillon To The Isle Aux Noix In Lake Champlain.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163928097
• ISBN13: 9781163928097
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 56 Pages
• Weight: 0.19 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"