First published in 1908. "In spite of many pleasant summers spent at Murray Bay one had never thought of it as having a history. The place and its people seemed simple, untutored, new. Some of the other summer residents talked complacently even of having discovered it. They had heard of Murray Bay as beautiful and had gone to explore this unknown country. When this bold feat was performed there was abundant recompense. Valley, mountain, river and stream united to make Murray Bay delightful...

The English colonies, holding a great stretch of the Atlantic seaboard, increased in number and power. New France also grew stronger. The steady hostility of the rivals never wavered. There was, indeed, little open warfare as long as the two Crowns remained at peace. From 1660 to 1688, the Stuart rulers of England remained subservient to their cousin the Bourbon King of France and at one with him in religious faith. But after the fall of the Stuarts France bitterly denounced the new King, ...

In the annals of history, the American Revolution stands as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a nation. At its helm was George Washington, a visionary leader whose unwavering determination and strategic brilliance guided the fledgling colonies to victory. "The Chronicles of America Volume 12 - Washington and his Comrades in Arms" delves into the heart of this pivotal era, chronicling the extraordinary journey of Washington and his valiant comrades. From the battlefields of Saratoga ...

In "Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence," George McKinnon Wrong presents a meticulously researched account of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the interplay of military strategies and personal relationships among key figures such as George Washington, Marquis de Lafayette, and other pivotal leaders. Wrong's literary style blends detailed historical narrative with biographical sketches, bringing to life the challenges faced by these command...

"A Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs: The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761-1861" by George McKinnon Wrong delves into the intricate history of a Canadian manor, exploring the lives of its seigneurs and the socio-political dynamics of the time. The narrative captures the essence of the manor's establishment and its evolution over a century, highlighting the relationships between the French and English settlers. Wrong's meticulous research provides a vivid portrayal of the challenges and triump...

"Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence" by George McKinnon Wrong offers a detailed exploration of the American Revolutionary War, focusing on the pivotal role played by George Washington and his fellow military leaders. Wrong meticulously chronicles the strategies, battles, and personal dynamics that defined the conflict, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of the challenges faced by the Continental Army. The narrative is enriched with historical ...

In "Washington and His Comrades in Arms: A Chronicle of the War of Independence," George McKinnon Wrong meticulously chronicles the military strategies, personal dynamics, and pivotal campaigns that shaped the American Revolutionary War. Written with a narrative flair that combines scholarly rigor with vivid storytelling, Wrong's work examines not only General George Washington's leadership but also the diverse cadre of commanders who served alongside him. Set against the backdrop of a bur...

THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF Moving among the members of the second Continental Congress, which met at Philadelphia in May, 1775, was one, and but one, military figure. George Washington alone attended the sittings in uniform. This colonel from Virginia, now in his forty-fourth year, was a great landholder, an owner of slaves, an Anglican churchman, an aristocrat, everything that stands in contrast with the type of a revolutionary radical. Yet from the first he had been an outspoken and uncompro...

Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, the antagonists had fou...

The Conflict Opens: Frontenac And Phips Many centuries of European history had been marked by war almost ceaseless between France and England when these two states first confronted each Other in America. The conflict for the New World was but the continuation of an age-long antagonism in the Old, intensified now by the savagery of the wilderness and by new dreams of empire. There was another potent cause of strife which had not existed in the earlier days. When, during the fourteenth and f...

The author is aware of a certain audacity in undertaking, himself a Briton, to appear in a company of American writers on American history and above all to write on the subject of Washington. If excuse is needed it is to be found in the special interest of the career of Washington to a citizen of the British Commonwealth of Nations at the present time and in the urgency with which the editor and publishers declared that such an interpretation would not be unwelcome to Americans and pressed up...

Volume 12 of the Chronicles of America Series. According to Wikipedia: "Washington is seen as a symbol of the United States and republicanism in practice. His devotion to civic virtue made him an exemplary figure among early American politicians. Washington died in 1799, and in his funeral oration, Henry Lee said that of all Americans, he was "first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen." Washington has been consistently ranked by scholars as one of the greatest...