Project Gutenberg 2021-03-07 Public domain in the USA. 243 Conant, Thomas 1842 1905 02012591 Upper Canada Sketches Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "Upper Canada Sketches" by Thomas Conant is a collection of historical accounts written in the late 19th century. The work explores the heritage and experiences of early settlers in Upper Canada, specifically focusing on the Conant family, with ties to notable historical figures such as Roger Conant, the first governor of Massachusetts. The narratives within this volume delve into the challenges, triumphs, and everyday life of these pioneers as they navigated the frontier while contributing to the formation of Canadian society. The opening of "Upper Canada Sketches" introduces the reader to the origins of the Conant family, tracing their lineage from Normandy following William the Conqueror in 1066 through to their settlement in England and eventual migration to the American colonies. The text emphasizes the importance of Roger Conant's character and his foundational role in the New World, setting the stage for a rich tapestry of stories about early American and Canadian life. In this opening portion, the author also establishes a backdrop of historical context, noting significant events and figures that shaped the trajectory of the Conants and their contributions to the burgeoning settlements in Upper Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Ontario -- Description and travel Ontario -- History F1001 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - Other 389114 2025-07-25T13:25:49.692925 text/html 365901 2024-10-18T11:44:10 text/html 6451742 2025-07-25T13:25:59.531868 application/epub+zip 6442815 2025-07-25T13:25:51.798923 application/epub+zip 258746 2025-07-25T13:25:50.734928 application/epub+zip 6550440 2025-07-25T13:26:04.803889 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 6499392 2025-07-25T13:25:57.393862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 337749 2022-09-29T07:04:02.948671 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 334449 2025-07-25T13:25:48.733904 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 314595 2024-10-18T11:44:10 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16209 2025-07-25T13:26:04.987841 application/rdf+xml 23344 2025-07-25T13:25:50.865941 image/jpeg 2459 2025-07-25T13:25:50.800914 image/jpeg 6342034 2025-07-25T13:25:49.831891 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