The Bastonnais by John Lespérance
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About this eBook
| Author | Lespérance, John, 1838-1891 |
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| Title |
The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, Robert Cicconetti and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Canadian Institute for Historical Microreproductions (www.canadiana.org)) |
| Summary | "The Bastonnais" by John Lespérance is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. It recounts the American invasion of Canada during the years 1775-76, focusing on the conflict between British forces and American troops. The plot is principally centered around Roderick Hardinge, a militia officer in Quebec, who is tasked with keeping watch for enemy movements while navigating personal and political turmoil ahead of the impending siege. At the start of the story, we meet Roderick Hardinge as he stands sentinel on a citadel in Quebec, grappling with the weight of responsibility and the tension of the crisis looming over the city. The narrative introduces a sense of urgency as Roderick recognizes the threat posed by American generals invading from multiple fronts. We also learn about his loyal companion, Donald, who plays a crucial role in Roderick's daring mission to gather intelligence. Meanwhile, a delicate subplot unfolds involving Roderick's interest in Pauline Belmont, whose father has political reservations that complicate their relationship. The opening chapters set the stage for an intricate blend of military tension and personal stakes against the backdrop of historical events, promising readers a tale of bravery, loyalty, and love in turbulent times. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Canadian Invasion, 1775-1776 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 18967 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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