The Father of British Canada

Carleton was a key figure in the early history of Canada, serving as the first governor of Quebec and later becoming the commander-in-chief of British forces in North America during the American Revolutionary War. Wood's biography of Carleton provides a detailed account of his life and career, as well as insights into the political and military history of the era.

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