Sketches of Celebrated Canadians, and Persons Connected with Canada: From the Earliest Period in the History of the Province Down to the Present TimeR. Worthington, 1865 - 779 páginas |
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... father of New France . Though he was credulous , he possessed an uncommon share of penetration and energy . His views were upright ; and , in circum- stances of difficulty , no man could make a better choice of measures . He prosecuted ...
... father of New France . Though he was credulous , he possessed an uncommon share of penetration and energy . His views were upright ; and , in circum- stances of difficulty , no man could make a better choice of measures . He prosecuted ...
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... Father Raimbault even formed a design of penetrating as far as China , evangelizing all nations by the way ; and thus completing the circle of military stations around the whole globe . Although the opening up of heathendom by the ...
... Father Raimbault even formed a design of penetrating as far as China , evangelizing all nations by the way ; and thus completing the circle of military stations around the whole globe . Although the opening up of heathendom by the ...
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... Father Hennepin says , afforded a savory relish to their pumpkins and corn . Trusting their fragile canoes again to the waves , they were soon overtaken by new disasters . Clouds gathered over them , winds blew angrily 21.
... Father Hennepin says , afforded a savory relish to their pumpkins and corn . Trusting their fragile canoes again to the waves , they were soon overtaken by new disasters . Clouds gathered over them , winds blew angrily 21.
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... Father Gabriel , who fell a sacrifice to the cruel suspicions of the Indians . Three young warriors belonging to a tribe hostile to that whose friendship the travellers had gained , met the venerable Father in one of his solitary ...
... Father Gabriel , who fell a sacrifice to the cruel suspicions of the Indians . Three young warriors belonging to a tribe hostile to that whose friendship the travellers had gained , met the venerable Father in one of his solitary ...
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... FATHER HENNEPIN . THIS celebrated man , early connected with the history of the province , and an adventurous and intrepid traveller , deserves to be placed on a par with the distinguished Charlevoix . He was a French Recollet friar ...
... FATHER HENNEPIN . THIS celebrated man , early connected with the history of the province , and an adventurous and intrepid traveller , deserves to be placed on a par with the distinguished Charlevoix . He was a French Recollet friar ...
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Sketches of Celebrated Canadians: And Persons Connected with Canada, from ... Henry James Morgan Visualização completa - 1862 |
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Página iv - Many a man lives a burden to the earth; but a good book is the precious life-blood of a Master spirit, embalmed and treasured up on purpose to a life beyond life.
Página 12 - His zeal for the propagation of religion among the savages was so great, that he used to say, "that the salvation of one soul was of more value than the conquest of an empire ; and that kings ought not to think of extending their authority over idolatrous nations, except for the purpose of subjecting them to Jesus Christ.
Página 178 - Nothing could stop that astonishing infantry. No sudden burst of undisciplined valour, no nervous enthusiasm weakened the stability of their order, their flashing eyes were bent on the dark columns in their front, their measured tread shook the ground, their dreadful volleys swept away the head of every formation, their deafening shouts overpowered the dissonant cries that broke from all parts of the tumultuous crowd, as slowly and with a horrid carnage it was pushed by the incessant vigour of the...
Página 246 - In considering our internal situation, you will, I doubt not, feel a just indignation at the attempts which have been made to take advantage of the distresses of the country, for the purpose of exciting a spirit of sedition and violence.
Página 160 - Is it for myself, then, that I should oppress you ? For what should I oppress you ? Is it from ambition? What can you give me? — Is it for power? Alas! my good friends! with a life ebbing not slowly to its period, under the pressure of disease acquired in the service of my country, I look only to pass, what it may please God to suffer to remain of it, in the comfort of retirement among my friends. I remain among you only in obedience to the commands of my King.
Página 171 - His Royal Highness the Prince Regent has been pleased, in the name and on the behalf of His Majesty, to approve and confirm the finding and sentence of the Court.
Página 270 - It is absurd to suppose we shall not succeed in our enterprise against the enemy's provinces. We have the Canadas as much under our command as Great Britain has the ocean; and the way to conquer her on the ocean is to drive her from the land. I am not for stopping at Quebec or anywhere else, but I would take the continent from them. I wish never to see a peace till we do.
Página 692 - The honored sons of sires whose cares We take upon us unawares, As freely as our own. We boast not of the victory, But render homage, deep and just, To his - to their - immortal dust. Who proved so worthy of their trust No lofty pile nor sculptured bust Can herald their degree.
Página 60 - A third edition was published in 1758. D. 1672, aged 60.—JOHN, a major-general in America, appointed by the king of Great Britain, was, in 1746, lieutenantgovernor of St. JOhn's, Newfoundland. He was afterwards distinguished for his military services. It was thought of the highest importance, in the year 1756, to keep open the communication with Fort Oswego, on lake Ontario. General Shirley accordingly enlisted forty companies of boatmen, and placed them under the command of Bradstreet.
Página 272 - Almighty chastens the hearts and disciplines the virtues of his creatures. His Lordship was eminently exemplary in the discharge of every social and private duty. He was a considerate and indulgent landlord, a kind and gracious master; to the poor a generous benefactor, and of every public improvement a judicious and liberal patron. The latter...