ISBN: 9781334731501 - The Talbot Papers (classic Reprint): Including Those Left by the Honourable Colonel Thomas Talbot at His Death, His Letters to the Honourable Peter ... to the Hon. William Allan (classic Reprint) (6 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of Colonel Thomas Talbot, a fascinating figure who left a lasting mark on early Canada. Talbot, a member of the distinguished Talbot family of Malahide Castle in Ireland, was a man of both privilege and contradictions. He was a seasoned military man who, at the cusp of his career, chose to abandon a life of aristocratic comfort and embark on a daring adventure in the untamed wilderness of Upper Canada. The author delves into the reasons behind this unexpected choice, exploring Talbotââ â¢s motivations for building a settlement, carving a life as a frontiersman, and becoming a pioneer of a new kind of Canadian society. The book examines Talbotââ â¢s approach to establishing the Talbot Settlement, a sprawling agricultural region, and analyzes his relationships with both the Crown and the Indigenous peoples of the land. Through a rich collection of letters, diaries, and official documents, the author illuminates Talbotââ â¢s complex personality, his interactions with prominent figures of the day, and the controversies that arose from his singular vision. The book also explores the impact of the War of 1812 on the settlement and the wider region, revealing how Talbotââ â¢s decisions shaped the landscape and identity of early Upper Canada. The book offers a unique perspective on this pivotal era, highlighting a captivating individual who, for better or worse, shaped the course of Canadian history. 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.…

Condition: Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 352 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Condition: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 352 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 352 pages. 8.98x5.98x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand.