000 02333cam a22003253u 4500
001 64749
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134508.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
010 _a02012591
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aF1001
100 1 _aConant, Thomas,
_d1842-1905
245 1 0 _aUpper Canada Sketches
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-03-07
508 _aChuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOntario -- Description and travel
653 _aOntario -- History
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64749
999 _c105572
_d105572