Publisher's Synopsis
Life of Colonel Talbot and the Talbot Settlement: Its Rise and Progress is a historical book written by Edward Ermatinger in 1859. The book is a biography of Colonel Thomas Talbot, a British Army officer who played a significant role in the settlement of southwestern Ontario in Canada during the 19th century. The book details Talbot's life, including his military career, his arrival in Canada, and his efforts to establish and develop the Talbot Settlement. The settlement was a vast tract of land that Talbot was given to develop by the British government. Ermatinger's book covers the challenges Talbot faced in developing the settlement, including dealing with the local First Nations peoples, attracting settlers, and establishing infrastructure. The book also discusses the social and economic development of the settlement, including the establishment of schools, churches, and businesses.The Life of Colonel Talbot and the Talbot Settlement: Its Rise and Progress is an important historical document that provides a detailed account of the settlement of southwestern Ontario during the 19th century. It is an excellent resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, settlement, and development.With Sketches Of The Public Characters And Career Of Some Of The Most Conspicuous Men In Upper Canada, Who Were Either Friends Or Acquaintances Of The Subject Of These Memoirs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
