Our Garrisons In The West: Or Sketches In British North America (1864)

By Francis Duncan

Book Overview

""Our Garrisons in the West: Or Sketches in British North America"" is a historical book written by Francis Duncan in 1864. The book is a collection of sketches and observations made by the author during his time serving in the British Army in Canada during the mid-19th century. It provides an insight into the life of a British soldier stationed in Canada during this time period, as well as the interactions between the British and the indigenous peoples of North America. The book covers topics such as the daily routine of a soldier, the geography and climate of Canada, and the military history of the region. Overall, ""Our Garrisons in the West"" is a valuable historical account of British colonialism in North America and provides a unique perspective on the experiences of soldiers serving in the region during the mid-19th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165687283
• ISBN13: 9781165687282
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"