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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,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aWith Illustrations. See also PG#5146 text only version.
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-15
508 _aProduced by Al Haines
520 _a"The Fighting Governor: A Chronicle of Frontenac" by Charles W. Colby is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the life and governance of Louis de Buade, Comte de Frontenac, during his tenure in Canada in the late 17th century. It focuses on Frontenac's role as a pivotal figure in the development of New France and explores the political and social intricacies of the time. The opening of the book introduces readers to Canada in 1672, a province shaped by the influence of Louis XIV and characterized by a structured governance system involving the governor, the intendant, and the church. Through detailed discussions, it sets the stage for Frontenac's arrival and highlights the complexities of colonial life as well as the challenges he faces, including the need for military defense against the Iroquois and conflicts concerning civil and religious authority. It lays the groundwork for understanding the power dynamics between Frontenac, his administrative rivals, and the indigenous populations he must navigate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cToronto: Glasgow, Brook & Company, 1915
653 _aCanada -- History -- To 1763 (New France)
653 _aFrontenac, Louis de Buade, comte de, 1620-1698
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30258
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