Richardson, Major (John) 1796-1852 creator text utu 2003 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1" by Major Richardson is a historical novel first published in 1832. Set during Pontiac's rebellion, this early Canadian work depicts British settlers besieged within a fort, caught between wilderness and civilization. The story explores prophecy, cross-cultural conflict, and dramatic contrasts between savagery and society. Its vivid portrayal of frontier tension helped establish a distinctly Canadian literary voice and inspired critical theories about the colonial imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wacousta Release date is 2003-12-01 Produced by Gardner Buchanan with help from Charles Franks and the distributed proofers. HTML version by Al Haines. Original publication data not identified Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4719 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4719 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133129.0 4719