Excerpt from The Quebec Guide: Comprising an Historical and Descriptive Account of the City and Every Place of Note in the Vicinity; With a Plan of the City
Entered according to an Act of the Provincial Parlia ment in the year one thousand eight hundred and fdrty-roun hy wunani cowan and son, in the Office of the Registrar of the Province of Canada.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a detailed account of the historical significance and the natural beauty of Quebec, a city impregnably positioned on the St. Lawrence River. Home to the Plains of Abraham and the majestic Chateau Frontenac, Quebec played an integral role during the American Revolution, most notably as the site of the pivotal Battle of the Plains of Abraham. The author engagingly describes the city's inception by Samuel de Champlain in 1603 as the founding settlement of New France, followed by its capture by the British in 1759. The book traces Quebec's development into a prominent center of commerce and culture in the 19th century, highlighting the grandeur of its architecture and its thriving literary and artistic communities. This historical vantage allows the author to explore themes of cultural identity, the legacy of the fur trade, and the city's remarkable resilience in the face of adversity. Ultimately, this book provides a rich tapestry of Quebec's storied past and vibrant present, offering readers a captivating and informative journey through one of North America's most captivating cities. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780332410456_0
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