Excerpt from The Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles: A Regimental History of the Forty-Third Regiment, Active Militia of Canada
Militia Officers, appointed according to the old French system, appear to have continued to have a large share in the administration of justice until the passage of the Quebec Act in 1774.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book provides a detailed historical account of the 43rd Duke of Cornwall's Own Rifles from Canada, a regiment dating back to the first appearance of militia regiments in Canada. The author traces the unit's history from the earliest days of the militia in the 1600s under French rule, through various reorganizations and conflicts. The book delves into the role of the regiment during pivotal moments in Canadian history, such as the Fenian Raids and the North-West Rebellion. The author presents the development of the regiment from a loosely organized group of riflemen to a highly trained and effective fighting force, shedding light on the evolution of Canada's military capabilities and the broader social and political context in which the regiment operated. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781528523486_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9781528523486
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