The Illustrated History of CanadaRobert Craig Brown The Illustrated History of Canada, is the first comprehensive look at one of America's closest allies, our neighbor to the north. It is a must reference for all Americans interested in the history-and the future- of Canada . |
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Page 122
... governors spent only a few years there before returning to their careers in Europe . None ever filled the office more strikingly than Louis de Buade de Frontenac , Governor General from 1672 to 1682 and again from 1689 to his death ...
... governors spent only a few years there before returning to their careers in Europe . None ever filled the office more strikingly than Louis de Buade de Frontenac , Governor General from 1672 to 1682 and again from 1689 to his death ...
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Robert Craig Brown. ( 1752-1806 ) was Upper Canada's first lieutenant - governor . " The most persistently energetic governor sent to British North America after the American Revolution , he had not only the most articulate faith in its ...
Robert Craig Brown. ( 1752-1806 ) was Upper Canada's first lieutenant - governor . " The most persistently energetic governor sent to British North America after the American Revolution , he had not only the most articulate faith in its ...
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... Governor and his appointed Council control over the substantial revenues derived from Crown land reserves . With such fiscal independence , gover- nors were able to pursue unpopular policies with little heed to opposition in the ...
... Governor and his appointed Council control over the substantial revenues derived from Crown land reserves . With such fiscal independence , gover- nors were able to pursue unpopular policies with little heed to opposition in the ...
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