The Life And Times Of Gen. John Graves Simcoe

The Life and Times of Gen. John Graves Simcoe is a historical biography written by David Breakenridge Read. The book provides a detailed account of the life and career of General John Graves Simcoe, who was a British Army officer and the first lieutenant governor of Upper Canada. Simcoe played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War and was responsible for establishing the town of York, which later became Toronto.The book also includes information about other historical figures, such as Major Andre and Captain Brant, who were involved in the same period of history. Major Andre was a British Army officer who was executed by the Americans for his involvement in a plot to capture George Washington, while Captain Brant was a Mohawk leader who fought on the side of the British during the Revolutionary War.The author provides a comprehensive account of Simcoe's life, including his early years in England, his military career, and his political achievements in Upper Canada. The book also covers Simcoe's personal life, including his marriage to Elizabeth Posthuma Gwillim and their family life in Upper Canada.Overall, The Life and Times of Gen. John Graves Simcoe is a well-researched and informative biography that provides a fascinating insight into the life of a significant historical figure. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, military history, or the American Revolutionary War.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.