by Jack Le MoineHere are some thoughts on today's election. This was written some days since.Today's election featured a choice between the two
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 20
Massachusetts was extremely poor by the standards of the present day, living by fishing, farming and a trade sorely hampered by the British navigation
Terms of Louisbourg’s Surrender
The surrender articles stipulated that the garrison should be sent to England, prisoners of war in British ships and that all artillery, arms,
Louisbourg Surrenders Again
The answer was prompt and stern: the garrison must surrender as prisoners of war; a definite reply must be given within an hour.Our special project
Columbus Day, 2024
Columbus’ discovery of the Americas was an event of the highest importance in the history of the world. Through Columbus the Europeans discovered the
Another Siege of Louisbourg
When the French looked landward from their ramparts they could see scarcely a sign of the impending storm.Our special project presenting the
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 19
During his first short term of office, Pitt had given a new species of troops to the British army. These were the Scotch Highlanders, who had risen
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 18
If the English had small cause as yet to rejoice in their own successes, they found comfort in those of their Prussian allies.Our special project
Threats of the French Minister
For the last time, I exhort you to give these things your serious attention, for they will not escape from mine."Our special project presenting the