With Wolfe in Canada

With Wolfe in Canada by G.A. Henty

I enjoy reading historical fiction, and in particular books by GA Henty. They are written awhile ago so the language and opinions are outdated, but that just makes it more interesting. This story follows a young man from Europe to America in the war against France for Canada. He ends up playing a pivotal role in the Battle on the Plains of Abraham. This obviously takes place before 1815 (the starting point for Socials 10) but provides good context. 

Of particular interest in this story is the use of the word "Canadian". Written from a British perspective, "Canadian" refers to the French/Metis fur traders and their First Nations allies. It talks from a pejorative British perspective about how the "Canadians" have taken on First Nations customs, and for example do not always follow European rules of war. So how to respond in kind? Ask the Iroquios to do it... Interesting.

Here is the amazon link:

WITH WOLFE IN CANADA: The Winning of a Continent