02236cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000340011524500810014926400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650801120044752011340055953400450169365300440173865300330178265300350181585600430185099900170189318025UtSlPG20260610133423.0mcr n260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE3001 aNursey, Walter R.,d1847-192714aThe Story of Isaac Brock :bHero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2006  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2006-03-20  aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"The Story of Isaac Brock" by Walter R. Nursey is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and accomplishments of Major-General Sir Isaac Brock, a notable military leader during the War of 1812 and a key figure in defending Upper Canada. It highlights his background, military career, and the context in which he operated, focusing on his pivotal role in shaping Canadian history.  The opening of the narrative sets the stage for Brock's life, beginning with a description of his home in Guernsey. It details the turbulent history of the Channel Islands, marked by frequent strife and invasions, which fostered a strong spirit of resilience among its inhabitants. The narrative progresses from Brock’s early life, including his athletic pursuits and education, to his ambitions of becoming a soldier, driven by the heroic tales of his ancestors. The text conveys his development from a boy into a determined military leader, establishing the foundation for the significant role he would play in defending Canada against external threats. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812  aBrock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812  aCanada -- History -- 1763-186740uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18025  c59411d59411