Charles de Salaberry
Soldier of the Empire, Defender of Quebec
Nonfiction, History, Americas, Canada, Biography & Memoir, Historical
| Author: | J. Patrick Wohler | ISBN: | 9781459715660 |
| Publisher: | Dundurn | Publication: | August 9, 1996 |
| Imprint: | Dundurn | Language: | English |
| Author: | J. Patrick Wohler |
| ISBN: | 9781459715660 |
| Publisher: | Dundurn |
| Publication: | August 9, 1996 |
| Imprint: | Dundurn |
| Language: | English |
Charles de Salaberry (1778-1829) was a brilliant military figure who played a vital role in the War of 1812. A French-Canadian, he attained both rank and honour in the British army. He was a hero of Chateauguay and instrumental in the formation of the Canadian Voltigeurs and a respected advocate of French-Canadian rights. This book paints a vivid picture of a man whose pride and honour were part of an ancient family tradition, whose accomplishments were unique in the history of Lower Canada.
Charles de Salaberry (1778-1829) was a brilliant military figure who played a vital role in the War of 1812. A French-Canadian, he attained both rank and honour in the British army. He was a hero of Chateauguay and instrumental in the formation of the Canadian Voltigeurs and a respected advocate of French-Canadian rights. This book paints a vivid picture of a man whose pride and honour were part of an ancient family tradition, whose accomplishments were unique in the history of Lower Canada.
