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100 1 _aNursey, Walter R.,
_d1847-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Story of Isaac Brock :
_bHero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-20
508 _aProduced by Steven Gibbs, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aUnited States -- History -- War of 1812
653 _aBrock, Isaac, Sir, 1769-1812
653 _aCanada -- History -- 1763-1867
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18025
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