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Quebec
Aug 7, 2007 16:41:54 GMT -5
Post by Jim Boylston on Aug 7, 2007 16:41:54 GMT -5
I recently had a job up in Quebec. I stayed at the Hotel Frontenac in the old section of the city, and had some time to browse around at the sites. Spent an afternoon walking at the Plains of Abraham battleground,etc. I knew little about the battle, but was intrigued. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a book on Montcalm and Wolfe that was in English so I read what I could online and figured I'd look for something later. I'm working in San Francisco this week, so I popped in a bookshop down on Union Square and found an Osprey title on the battle, which I snapped up. It was written by our old pal Stuart, and if I'd realized he'd written it I'd have mentioned Quebec a lot sooner! Anyway, it's an interesting battle that I'm looking forward to learning more about. JIm
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Quebec
Aug 7, 2007 19:20:29 GMT -5
Post by Doc Al on Aug 7, 2007 19:20:29 GMT -5
I was on Amazon a few nights ago and entered Stuart's name. What a list! And what a variety of topics! That guy's output is amazing.
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 0:55:26 GMT -5
Post by stuart on Aug 8, 2007 0:55:26 GMT -5
Yeah, I liked Quebec a lot. I was over there in early December working on a documentary for the History Channel, got some great pictures and climbed that so-called cliff twice - once in the dark and once in daylight.
If you go there again don't be misled by the stones on the battlefield; they are way off. The French line was on the ridge now marked by Martello towers, while the British one was back at the museum of modern art, real close to the Wolfe monument. Trust me, this was worked out by transferring a very accurate contemporary survey on to modern satellite imagery - and it worked.
Again, if you DO go up that way, give me a shout and I'll try and help out with more info.
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 0:56:40 GMT -5
Post by stuart on Aug 8, 2007 0:56:40 GMT -5
I was on Amazon a few nights ago and entered Stuart's name. What a list! And what a variety of topics! That guy's output is amazing. Ah well, I'm not the only Stuart Reid around, but I am the only one writing military stuff
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 10:53:09 GMT -5
Post by sloanrodgers on Aug 8, 2007 10:53:09 GMT -5
In the Battle of Quebec in 1690, I had a cousin killed (Jacquez Le Moyne) and another wounded (Charles LeMoyne) while defending the passage of St. Charles with 200 French volunteers (ala 300 Spartans) against a thousand British troops. Another Le Moyne cousin (Paul- Joseph) was later commander of the Citadel at Quebec, but most of my Canuck connections are with Montreal and Nova Scotia.
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 12:59:17 GMT -5
Post by Jim Boylston on Aug 8, 2007 12:59:17 GMT -5
It may be a while before I'm back up that way, but I fell in love with that city. Jim
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 15:37:36 GMT -5
Post by Allen Wiener on Aug 8, 2007 15:37:36 GMT -5
most of my Canuck connections are with Montreal and Nova Scotia. I'm heading to Nova Scotia for the third time next week, and for a couple of days in PEI as well. One thing I plan to do is again take the midnight tour of the graveyard in Annapolis Royal. It's not one of those goofy "ghost" tours, but rather an historical guided tour that uses the cemetary to explain the history of the place, the various factions that fought and lived there, especially the Acadians. It's been a while since I was there any I'm looking forward to it. AW
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 19:20:05 GMT -5
Post by sloanrodgers on Aug 8, 2007 19:20:05 GMT -5
Mon Dieu! I'm envious. I've never even visited my French/ Indian homeland. I hope to do so someday.
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Quebec
Aug 8, 2007 19:28:38 GMT -5
Post by Allen Wiener on Aug 8, 2007 19:28:38 GMT -5
You won't regret it. As I say, it's among the most beautiful, unspoiled land I've ever seen. My drive around Cape Breton Island was absolutely mesmerizing; never saw such country. And Prince Edward Island, which also have visited, is a beautiful, picturesque place; just lovely. It's every bit as nice as the way they showed it in the Anne of Green Gables movies and then some. And both places offer the best mussels and lobsters. AW
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Quebec
Aug 9, 2007 11:53:42 GMT -5
Post by sloanrodgers on Aug 9, 2007 11:53:42 GMT -5
You won't regret it. As I say, it's among the most beautiful, unspoiled land I've ever seen. My drive around Cape Breton Island was absolutely mesmerizing; never saw such country. And Prince Edward Island, which also have visited, is a beautiful, picturesque place; just lovely. It's every bit as nice as the way they showed it in the Anne of Green Gables movies and then some. And both places offer the best mussels and lobsters. [/quote]
I'd love to run up there, but don't have the time or money right now. My French relations had a big role in the history of Canada and Louisianna. I would like to see the fruits of their labor in person. One, Michel Messier was a crewman on La Salle's first trip down the Mississippi. He was also captured by the Iroquis twice and survived. He married into the famous Le Moyne family that served France in numerous ways and founded New Orleans, LA. I wish they had built the city in a better location further inland. Adieu.
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