Project Gutenberg 2003-11-01 Public domain in the USA. 252 Wood, William 1864 1947 Wood, William Charles Henry 16020576 The Father of British Canada: a Chronicle of Carleton Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 12 Etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan HTML file produced by David Widger "The Father of British Canada: A Chronicle of Carleton" by William Wood is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the life and contributions of Guy Carleton, first Baron Dorchester, who played a crucial role in shaping Canadian history during the 18th century, particularly in the context of British governance after the conquest of New France. The book likely delves into Carleton's military career, his administrative challenges, and the broader socio-political environment of Canada during his time, making it essential reading for those interested in Canadian history or the British Empire. The opening of the text introduces Guy Carleton, detailing his early life, military training, and rising prominence in British military circles leading up to the Seven Years' War. It narrates his achievements and challenges, including his complex relationship with the British monarchy and fellow officers, such as Wolfe. The text highlights Carleton's preparedness and competence during pivotal moments, particularly his involvement in the siege of Quebec, and sets the stage for understanding the critical role he would play in the subsequent governance and political landscape in Canada after its conquest. The narrative not only paints a portrait of Carleton as a capable leader but also hints at the tensions and evolving dynamics between the British and the French-Canadian populations during this transformative period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 57.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Canada -- History -- 1763-1867 Dorchester, Guy Carleton, Baron, 1724-1808 Canada -- History -- 1775-1783 F1001 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - British Category: History - European Category: History - Modern (1750+) 326315 2025-08-04T10:57:46.516993 text/html 304113 2024-10-28T17:35:49 text/html 196875 2025-08-04T10:57:53.585919 application/epub+zip 201876 2025-08-04T10:57:49.761956 application/epub+zip 182427 2025-08-04T10:57:48.534966 application/epub+zip 402766 2025-08-04T10:57:56.544920 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 383441 2025-08-04T10:57:52.792932 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 317086 2022-09-05T06:40:37.236747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 291963 2025-08-04T10:57:46.081982 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 272150 2024-10-28T17:35:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17618 2025-08-04T10:57:56.706905 application/rdf+xml 17530 2025-08-04T10:57:49.056963 image/jpeg 3899 2025-08-04T10:57:48.804025 image/jpeg 192877 2025-08-04T10:57:46.542957 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia