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Wacousta: a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Richardson, Major (John) (1796–1852).
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"Wacousta : a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1" by Major Richardson is a historical novel first published in 1832. Set during Pontiac's rebellion, this early Canadian work depicts British settlers besieged within a fort, caught between wilderness and civilization. The story explores prophecy, cross-cultural conflict, and dramatic contrasts between savagery and society. Its vivid portrayal of frontier tension helped establish a distinctly Canadian literary voice and inspired critical theories about the colonial imagination.
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- Title: Wacousta: a tale of the Pontiac conspiracy — Volume 1
- Author credits: Richardson, Major (John) (1796–1852)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Pontiac's Conspiracy, 1763-1765 -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Historical Novels
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