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The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe by William Charles Henry Wood is a rare manuscript, the original residing in some of the great libraries of the world. This book is a reproduction of that original, typed out and formatted to perfection, allowing new generations to enjoy the work. Publishers of the Valley's mission is to bring long out of print manuscripts back to life.
William Charles Henry Wood's 'The War with the United States: A Chronicle of 1812' transports the reader to a pivotal era in North American history through a meticulous evocation of military and political turmoil. Employing a narrative style that interweaves the rigor of scholarly research with the accessibility of storytelling, the book illuminates intricacies of the War of 1812 with both breadth and depth. Wood's prose situates itself within a broader literary tradition, offering a critical examination of the conflict while expanding upon the established historiography of the period through detailed accounts and nuanced analysis. Author William Charles Henry Wood, a noted historian and mil...
William Charles Henry Wood wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.
In 'In the Heart of Old Canada,' William Charles Henry Wood crafts a vivid tapestry of Canadian history and culture, encapsulating the essence of the nation's storied past with a rich literary finesse. DigiCat Publishing's meticulous reproduction of this work offers readers a timeless journey through the corridors of Canada's heritage, interweaving social, political, and personal narratives. Wood's prose, simultaneously elegant and accessible, captures the spirit of an era and places his study amidst the classics of historical writing, fostering a deeper understanding of Canada within a broader literary context. As the book is brought into contemporary formats, its evocative power and the in...
Who wants to be a raw recruit for life, all thumbs and muddle-mindedness? Well, that is what a boy or girl is bound to be when he or she grows up without knowing what the Royal Navy of our Motherland has done to give the British Empire birth, life, and growth, and all the freedom of the sea. The Navy is not the whole of British sea-power; for the Merchant Service is the other half. Nor is the Navy the only fighting force on which our liberty depends; for we depend upon the United Service of sea and land and air. Moreover, all our fighting forces, put together, could not have done their proper share toward building up the Empire, nor could they defend it now, unless they always had been, and ...
Lieutenant-Colonel, William Charles Henry Wood (1864-1947) was a Canadian author. His works include: Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1911), Supplement to an Address on Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1912), Draft of a Plan for Beginning Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1913), The Passing of New France: A Chronicle of Montcalm (1914), The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle of Wolfe (1914), The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812 (1915), The Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 (1915), The Father of British Canada: A Chronicle of Carleton (1916), Elizabethan Sea-Dogs (1918), Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas (1919) and Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray (1921).
Lieutenant-Colonel, William Charles Henry Wood (1864-1947) was a Canadian author. His works include: Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1911), Supplement to an Address on Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1912), Draft of a Plan for Beginning Animal Sanctuaries in Labrador (1913), The Passing of New France: A Chronicle of Montcalm (1914), The Winning of Canada: A Chronicle of Wolfe (1914), The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812 (1915), The Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 (1915), The Father of British Canada: A Chronicle of Carleton (1916), Elizabethan Sea-Dogs (1918), Flag and Fleet: How the British Navy Won the Freedom of the Seas (1919) and Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray (1921).
William Charles Henry Wood, (1864-1947) was a Canadian historian, Scout leader and naturalist. He was born in Quebec City and served in the Royal Rifles of Canada from 1887 to the end of the World War One achieving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was active in literary and history circles and served as President of the Quebec Literary and Historical Society. He was interested in nature conservation and advocated for bird sanctuaries in Labrador. He was also president of the scouts in Quebec in 1909. He was a prolific chronicler of Canadian history and wrote several books on the subject, most notably a five volume set on the history of Quebec entitled, The Storied Province of Quebec.
William Charles Henry Wood wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.