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A hands-on, primary-source collection of early Upper Canada history. This edition gathers the Talbot Papers, sails through letters, reports, and official documents from Thomas Talbot and his circle, offering a window into land, governance, and military life in the early 19th century.
The contents include personal correspondence, government communications, militia orders, and establishing documents that illuminate settlement, administration, and relations with colonial authorities. Readers will encounter genuine 19th‑century voices, official actions, and the daily workings of a developing province, all presented as archival material.
- Direct letters and reports between Talbot and key figures like Peter Robinson, William Allan, and Major General Brock.
- Militia orders, inspections, and preparations from the War of 1812 era, showing how local defense was organized and executed.
- Land deals and estate paperwork that reveal how property was conveyed and managed in Aldborough and nearby townships.
- Preface, notes, and cross-references that help readers navigate the historical context and sources.
Ideal for students, historians, and archival researchers seeking a concrete, documentary view of early Canadian administration, settlement, and military life.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a unique glimpse into the life and legacy of Colonel Thomas Talbot, a fascinating figure who left a lasting mark on early Canada. Talbot, a member of the distinguished Talbot family of Malahide Castle in Ireland, was a man of both privilege and contradictions. He was a seasoned military man who, at the cusp of his career, chose to abandon a life of aristocratic comfort and embark on a daring adventure in the untamed wilderness of Upper Canada. The author delves into the reasons behind this unexpected choice, exploring Talbotââ â¢s motivations for building a settlement, carving a life as a frontiersman, and becoming a pioneer of a new kind of Canadian society. The book examines Talbotââ â¢s approach to establishing the Talbot Settlement, a sprawling agricultural region, and analyzes his relationships with both the Crown and the Indigenous peoples of the land. Through a rich collection of letters, diaries, and official documents, the author illuminates Talbotââ â¢s complex personality, his interactions with prominent figures of the day, and the controversies that arose from his singular vision. The book also explores the impact of the War of 1812 on the settlement and the wider region, revealing how Talbotââ â¢s decisions shaped the landscape and identity of early Upper Canada. The book offers a unique perspective on this pivotal era, highlighting a captivating individual who, for better or worse, shaped the course of Canadian history. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334731501_0
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