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Poisoned by lies and hypocrisy : America's first attempt to bring liberty to Canada, 1775 1776 / Gavin K. Watt.

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Format:
Book
Author/Creator:
Watt, Gavin K., author.
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Campaigns.
United States.
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Influence.
United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Participation, Canadian.
Canada--History--1775-1783.
Canada.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (327 p.)
Place of Publication:
Toronto : Dundurn, [2014]
Language Note:
English
Summary:
In 1775, Americans made their first attempt to invade Canada. When the rebels attacked Quebec City, Carleton's motley army of militia, American loyalists, British regulars, and First Nations successfully managed to repel them, despite the odds.
Contents:
Acknowledgements
Introduction
The "intolerable" Quebec Act
Loyalism in New York Province
Open conflict erupts
Invaded by the King's enemies
The rebels lay siege to Quebec City
Relief arrives
The cedars
The hesitant counterattack
Carleton clears the lake
Notes
Bibliography
Index.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description based on print version record.
ISBN:
9781459717640
1459717643
9781459717633
1459717635
OCLC:
870652404

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