How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec
by OpenStories
Original author: F. S. Brereton
"How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec" by Captain F. S. Brereton is a historical adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story immerses readers in the tumultuous period of the French and Indian War, centering around the character of Steve Mainwaring, a young backwoodsman navigating the perilous landscapes of North America. The novel vividly portrays the battle between French forces and English settlers, capturing the struggle for control over Canada through engaging and action-packed narratives. The opening of the novel introduces us to Steve Mainwaring and his companions as they set up camp on the bank of the Mohawk River. The scene is tense, as they share their experiences and survey the surrounding wilderness, aware of the looming dangers from both the French and Native American forces. As the group discusses their next moves, the stakes are raised with the introduction of a hostile scout, prompting Steve and his father, Judge Mainwaring, to engage in a risky pursuit. Their journey is marked by cautious planning and moments of intense confrontation, setting the tone for the adventure and conflict to unfold as they try to evade capture and protect their lives and livelihoods.
How Canada Was Won: A Tale of Wolfe and Quebec, by F. S. Brereton. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #43364.
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21 Chapters
- 1.Front Matter309 words
- 2.Chapter I: The Camp on the River4,102 words
- 3.Chapter II: French Outlaws and Robbers4,532 words
- 4.Chapter III: Flight by Night4,591 words
- 5.Chapter IV: Steve makes a Suggestion4,419 words
- 6.Chapter V: Jules Lapon is Disappointed4,610 words
- 7.Chapter VI: Left in Charge4,513 words
- 8.Chapter VII: The Alleghany Raiders4,582 words
- 9.Chapter VIII: A Question of Territory4,468 words
- 10.Chapter IX: George Washington speaks5,470 words
- 11.Chapter X: Steve and his Band of Scouts5,121 words
- 12.Chapter XI: Held Up!5,198 words
- 13.Chapter XII: Generosity to the Foe5,677 words
- 14.Chapter XIII: A Traitor in the Camp4,084 words
- 15.Chapter XIV: Steve meets an Old Enemy5,354 words
- 16.Chapter XV: Off to Quebec5,104 words
- 17.Chapter XVI: The Return of the Hurons4,671 words
- 18.Chapter XVII: Down the Mighty St. Lawrence4,796 words
- 19.Chapter XVIII: The Attack on Louisbourg5,969 words
- 20.Chapter XIX: Wolfe makes his Last Attempt4,941 words
- 21.Chapter XX: The Plains of Abraham3,223 words