Canada; its Defences, Condition, and Resources by Sir William Howard Russell
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"Canada; its Defences, Condition, and Resources" by Sir William Howard Russell is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The work aims to analyze and detail Canada's geographical and political landscapes during a critical period marked by tensions with the United States and the contemplation of a North American Confederation. Its discourse offers insights into the challenges facing Canada, especially regarding its defenses against potential American aggression. At the start of
the text, the author sets the stage with personal reflections following a delay in traveling to Canada, emphasizing the political climate of the time, including American sentiments and threats of invasion. Russell shares his observations during a journey from New York to Canada, highlighting the hostility he encountered in the United States amid the Civil War. He discusses the state of Canadian defenses, the geography of the region, and public opinions on both sides of the border, which he perceives as a time of caution yet potential for growth amidst a backdrop of national identity and loyalty to the Crown. The opening sets a thought-provoking tone for examining Canada’s future prospects and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Russell, William Howard, Sir, 1820-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title |
Canada; its Defences, Condition, and Resources Being a third and concluding volume of "My Diary, North and South" |
| Credits | MWS, John Campbell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 49.9 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- Description and travel |
| Subject | Canada -- Defenses |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66495 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-66495-8 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 554 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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