With Wolfe in Canada: The Winning of a Continent [Hardcover]

G. A. Henty (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 30, 2002

G. A. Henty was a 19th century novelist, special correspondent and Imperialist. His best-known works are historical adventures. Henty said that his love of story telling began in his childhood when his family told tales after dinner. The British and French were struggling for power in North America. When Quebec fell the English would become supreme. The Anglo-Saxon race would be predominant in the New World. English commerce. Language, and literature would spread around the world. In With Wolfe in Canada James Walsham leaves England as a young man in 1755 and finds himself in the French and Indian War. Like most of Henty's novels this is a true adventure novel filled with historical detail.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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About the Author

G.A. Henty (1832-1902) was a prolific author and journalist in the 19th century. Drawing on his experience and knowledge as a war correspondent, Henty was a master of weaving history into his fictional stories about courageous young men living in difficult times marked by military conflict. His stories provide insight into some of the greatest conflicts of history while introducing the reader to characters that embodied the values of integrity, duty and virtue. While aimed at older children and teens, even adults will enjoy his writings. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: Polyglot Pr Inc (December 30, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1411510054
• ISBN-13: 978-1411510050
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