Life of Colonel Talbot, and the Talbot Settlement: Its Rise and Progress, With Sketches of the Public Characters, and Career of Some of the Most Conspicuous Men in Upper Canada (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward Ermatinger

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656008547 ISBN 13: 9780656008544

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the remarkable story of Colonel Talbot and the Talbot Settlement—the birth of a thriving Canadian community.

This narrative chronicles the rise of a frontier settlement in Upper Canada, its founder’s vision, and the steady march from hardship to prosperity. It weaves together personal anecdotes, the roles of settlers and religious figures, and the challenges they faced while building a lasting community along the Talbot landscape.

Readers will meet the people, patterns, and events that shaped a region, from early aid and hospitality to the growth of schools, churches, and post offices. The book also reflects on the balance between ambition and integrity, as it charts the settlement’s lasting impact on local life and town development.

• How a single early settlement evolved into a vast rural region with enduring infrastructure
• Profiles of notable settlers, leaders, and the social fabric of the community
• Insights into the challenges and triumphs of frontier life in Upper Canada
• Statistics and milestones showing the growth of schools, churches, and towns

Ideal for readers of Canadian history and regional settlement stories, and for anyone curious about how a frontier vision becomes a lasting heritage.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656008547
• ISBN 13: 9780656008544
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 245