02333cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000100011910000310012924500260016026400510018630000470023733600260028433700260031033800360033650000310037250801550040352012810055853400450183965300380188465300230192285600430194599900190198864749UtSlPG20260610134508.0mcr n260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a02012591  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aF10011 aConant, Thomas,d1842-190510aUpper Canada Sketches 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2021  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2021-03-07  aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)  a"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.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aOntario -- Description and travel  aOntario -- History40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64749  c105572d105572