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100 1 _aColby, Charles W.
_q(Charles William),
_d1867-1955
245 1 4 _aThe Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
490 1 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 07
500 _aText only version. See also PG#30258 with Illustrations.
500 _aRelease date is 2004-02-01
508 _aThis etext was produced by Gardner Buchanan
520 _a"The Fighting Governor : A Chronicle of Frontenac" by Charles W. Colby is a historical account likely written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and leadership of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, who served as governor of New France during a pivotal time in the colony's development. The narrative explores the complexities of colonial administration, relationships, and governance in Canada in the late 17th century, focusing on Frontenac's interactions with key figures such as the bishop and the intendant, as well as his challenges and accomplishments in managing the colony. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to the state of Canada in 1672, a colony still finding its footing under the reign of Louis XIV. Frontenac arrives in Quebec amidst a structured provincial government that emphasizes royal authority and control. The opening chapters detail the hierarchical relationship between the governor, the bishop, and the intendant, setting the stage for Frontenac's impending conflicts. It discusses his military background, ambitions for exploration, and the political tensions he faces, particularly regarding the fur trade and interactions with Indigenous peoples. This groundwork hints at the tumultuous yet transformative period of Frontenac’s governorship, highlighting his character as a warrior and leader amidst a myriad of complex colonial issues. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cToronto: [s.n.], , 1915
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
653 _aFrontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698
700 1 _aLangton, H. H.
_q(Hugh Hornby),
_d1862-1953
700 1 _aWrong, George McKinnon,
_d1860-1948
830 0 _aChronicles of Canada series: Volume 07
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/5146
999 _c47185
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