Isbn: 9781334731341 - the talbot papers: edited, with preface, introduction and some annotations (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

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

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

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. Immerse yourself in the remarkable life of Colonel Thomas Talbot as this book recounts his experience settling the vast wilderness on the shore of Lake Erie. In the 19th century, this hermit-like aristocrat embarked on a mission to establish the Talbot Settlement, which grew into a prosperous agricultural region stretching from Long Point to the Detroit River. Drawing from an array of letters, military returns, and other historical documents, this book reveals the eccentricities, motivations, and achievements of Colonel Talbot. It sheds light on his settlement's influence on government policy and the overall development of Upper Canada, shedding light on the complex personal dynamics and political realities that shaped its 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.…