The Conquest of Canada, Volume 2R. Bentley, 1849 - Canada The author traces the history of New France from 1534 until 1760. |
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Page 189
... pointe porte le nom de Lévi . C'est que la Nouvelle France a eu successive- ment pour Vice - Rois l ' Amiral de Montmorenci et Henri de Lévi , le Duc de Ventadour , son neveu . " - Charlevoix . continuous chain of intrenchments defended ...
... pointe porte le nom de Lévi . C'est que la Nouvelle France a eu successive- ment pour Vice - Rois l ' Amiral de Montmorenci et Henri de Lévi , le Duc de Ventadour , son neveu . " - Charlevoix . continuous chain of intrenchments defended ...
Page 290
... Point Levi , which is opposite to the headland of Quebec , and which with the latter forms the strait at the entrance of the basin . From this commanding position the enemy's guns might seriously annoy the 290 THE CONQUEST OF CANADA .
... Point Levi , which is opposite to the headland of Quebec , and which with the latter forms the strait at the entrance of the basin . From this commanding position the enemy's guns might seriously annoy the 290 THE CONQUEST OF CANADA .
Page 291
... Point Levi . Through some unforeseen delay they did not embark till dusk , and the light troops with one regiment only were enabled to cross the river before the ebb of tide rendered further movement impossible for the present . The ...
... Point Levi . Through some unforeseen delay they did not embark till dusk , and the light troops with one regiment only were enabled to cross the river before the ebb of tide rendered further movement impossible for the present . The ...
Page 292
... Point Levi ; they deemed it prudent to secrete themselves there lest the enemy should return with reinforcements before the succours arrived from Orleans , and also because there was plenty of provisions , some plunder , and a good fire ...
... Point Levi ; they deemed it prudent to secrete themselves there lest the enemy should return with reinforcements before the succours arrived from Orleans , and also because there was plenty of provisions , some plunder , and a good fire ...
Page 293
... Point Levi : no guns fell into their hands , nor were any works in progress on that side of the river . Montcalm felt that the assailants had gained a dangerous advantage in the possession of Point Levi . Although at a distance of three ...
... Point Levi : no guns fell into their hands , nor were any works in progress on that side of the river . Montcalm felt that the assailants had gained a dangerous advantage in the possession of Point Levi . Although at a distance of three ...
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