A writer of the time exclaimed: "This is the land of abuses, ignorance, prejudice and all that is monstrous in government. Peculation, monopoly and
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 17
At this stormy epoch of Canadian history the sinister figure of the Intendant Bigot moves conspicuous on the scene.Our special project presenting
A Winter of Discontent 1757-1758
Under the hollow gayeties of the ruling class lay a great public distress, which broke at last into riot.Our special project presenting the
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 16
This time their ferocity cost them dear. They had dug up and scalped the corpses in the graveyard of Fort William Henry, many of which were remains of
French Capture Fort William Henry
He looked back on the lake’s still bosom flecked with mists and its quiet mountains sleeping under the flush of dawn. There was nothing in the wild
Siege of Fort William Henry
Day after day the weary roar of the distant cannonade fell on the ears of Webb in his camp at Fort Edward.Our special project presenting the
French Army Advances Upon Fort William Henry
The earthen mounds of Fort William Henry still stand by the brink of Lake George. Seated at the sunset of an August day under the pines that cover
The French Army at Ticonderoga
Now, on the eve of departure, Montcalm, anxious for harmony among his red allies, called them to a grand council near the camp of Rigaud.Our special
Parkman Vol. 7, Chapter 15
The British expedition gave Montcalm and Vaudreuil the opportunity to execute a scheme which they had nursed since the fall of Oswego.Our special