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 Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 86 Colby, Charles W. (Charles William) 1867 1955 Colby, Charles William Langton, H. H. (Hugh Hornby) 1862 1953 Langton, Hugh Hornby Wrong, George McKinnon 1860 1948 Wrong, George M. (George McKinnon) The Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac Toronto : [s.n.], $c 1915 Chronicles of Canada series: Volume 07 Text only version. See also PG#30258 with Illustrations. This etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan "The Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac" by Charles W. Colby is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and leadership of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, who served as governor of New France during a pivotal time in the colony's development. The narrative explores the complexities of colonial administration, relationships, and governance in Canada in the late 17th century, focusing on Frontenac's interactions with key figures such as the bishop and the intendant, as well as his challenges and accomplishments in managing the colony. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the state of Canada in 1672, a colony still finding its footing under the reign of Louis XIV. Frontenac arrives in Quebec amidst a structured provincial government that emphasizes royal authority and control. The opening chapters detail the hierarchical relationship between the governor, the bishop, and the intendant, setting the stage for Frontenac's impending conflicts. It discusses his military background, ambitions for exploration, and the political tensions he faces, particularly regarding the fur trade and interactions with Indigenous peoples. This groundwork hints at the tumultuous yet transformative period of Frontenac’s governorship, highlighting his character as a warrior and leader amidst a myriad of complex colonial issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Canada -- History -- To 1763 (New France) Frontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698 F1001 Text Category: History - American Category: History - Early Modern (c. 1450-1750) Category: History - Royalty 227864 2025-07-02T13:32:38.813725 text/html 227685 2025-01-09T18:14:29.994393 text/html 170159 2025-07-02T13:32:44.662663 application/epub+zip 173035 2025-07-02T13:32:41.737738 application/epub+zip 151192 2025-07-02T13:32:40.646058 application/epub+zip 371619 2025-07-02T13:32:46.944737 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 356249 2025-07-02T13:32:43.993676 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233538 2022-09-03T06:06:17.315706 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 213767 2025-07-02T13:32:38.549712 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 208847 2020-12-28T14:44:38 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18921 2025-07-02T13:32:47.074668 application/rdf+xml 20212 2025-07-02T13:32:41.131679 image/jpeg 4381 2025-07-02T13:32:40.886690 image/jpeg 80047 2020-12-28T14:44:38 application/octet-stream application/zip 169108 2025-07-02T13:32:38.831760 application/octet-stream application/zip en.wikipedia