The Canadians Of Old (1864)

The Canadians Of Old is a historical novel written by Philippe Aubert De Gaspe and first published in 1864. The novel is set in the late 18th century and follows the lives of the French-Canadian families who settled in Quebec during the French colonial period. The story revolves around the lives of two families, the Montcalms and the LeMoynes, who are linked by marriage and their shared history. The novel explores the themes of love, family, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. The characters are richly drawn and the narrative is filled with vivid descriptions of the Canadian wilderness, the customs and traditions of the French-Canadian people, and the political and social upheavals of the time. The Canadians Of Old is a classic of Canadian literature and an important historical document that provides a window into the lives of the early French-Canadian settlers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may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.