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William Wood

Books by William Wood

The Chronicles of America Volume 03 - Elizabethan Sea-Dogs Cover image

The Chronicles of America Volume 03 - Elizabethan Sea-Dogs

History
Spirit Escape Fortune Sea Exploration Life America Historical United States

"Amidst the tempestuous seas, daring adventurers rise like sea-dogs to sail under the banner of a formidable queen. Unleash the thrill of maritime escapades in 'Elizabethan Sea-Dogs,' where William Wood paints a vivid portrait of the fearless English...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 08 - Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760 Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 08 - Great Fortress: A Chronicle of Louisbourg 1720-1760

History Non-Fiction War Reference work
History Military Warfare French British Colonialism 18th century Canada Siege Atlantic Louisbourg Fortress Acadia St. Lawrence Great Lakes Mississippi

Louisbourg was no mere isolated stronghold which could be lost or won without affecting the wider issues of oversea dominion. On the contrary, it was a necessary link in the chain of waterside posts which connected France with America by way of the A...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 10 - A Chronicle of Montcalm Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 10 - A Chronicle of Montcalm

History Non-Fiction War Biography
New France Biography Canada Military History Montcalm Ticonderoga French Colonial History Seven Years' War French and Indian War Military Leadership

Montcalm is, of course, a very prominent character in every history of New France. This book gives a brief history of the Montcalm family in France and its importance in wars. It continues with its descendant as he moves to Canada and defends the Fre...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 11 - The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 11 - The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe

History Non-Fiction War Biography
Military History Colonial History Quebec Seven Years' War French and Indian War Military Leadership Wolfe James Wolfe British Army Battle of Quebec Naval Strategy Canadian History

Any life of Wolfe can be artificially simplified by treating his purely military work as something complete in itself and not as a part of a greater whole. But, since such treatment gives a totally false idea of his achievement, this little sketch, d...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 12 -  The Father of British Canada; A Chronicle of Carleton Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 12 - The Father of British Canada; A Chronicle of Carleton

History Non-Fiction War Biography
War Quebec Carleton Governor of Canada American Invasion French and British Troops Multiracial Army Civil Administration

Carleton’s first eight years as governor of Canada were almost entirely occupied with civil administration. The next four were equally occupied with war.This is the account of how Carleton and his multiracial army fought off the American invasion of...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 14 - The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812 Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 14 - The War With the United States: A Chronicle of 1812

History War
United States Canada War of 1812 International Disputes National Interests Historical Perspective

"International disputes that end in war are not generally questions of absolute right and wrong. They may quite as well be questions of opposing rights. But, when there are rights on both sides; it is usually found that the side which takes the initi...

Chronicles of Canada Volume 31 - All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways Cover image

Chronicles of Canada Volume 31 - All Afloat: A Chronicle of Craft and Waterways

History Non-Fiction Reference work
Trade Exploration Navy Fisheries Waterways Navigation Maritime Sailing Shipping Canadian History Boats Canoes Kayaks Steamers

This volume explores the multifaceted relationship between Canada and its waterways. It delves into the history of watercraft, from the indigenous canoes and kayaks to the sailing ships and steamships that transformed Canadian trade and exploration....