Charlesbourg
Americannoun
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Charlesbourg, captured by Americans; American prisoners at; French retreat towards; called Bourg Royal; several Quebecers retire to, in 1775.
From Picturesque Quebec : a sequel to Quebec past and present by Sir J. M. (James MacPherson) Le Moine
"And she couldn't be lost in Charlesbourg forest?"
From Lords of the North by Agnes C. (Agnes Christina) Laut
At the end of three years, the son of a farmer of Charlesbourg fell in love with the girl, and spite of his attachment, Batoche consented to a marriage between them.
From The Bastonnais Tale of the American Invasion of Canada in 1775-76 by John Lespérance
He dreaded Cartier, too; and had made up his mind to delay the execution until he had sent him on his way towards Charlesbourg Royal.
From Marguerite De Roberval A Romance of the Days of Jacques Cartier by T. G. Marquis
Bishop Pontbriand, though suffering from a mortal disease, came almost daily to visit and console them from his lodging in the house of the curé at Charlesbourg.
From Montcalm and Wolfe by Francis Parkman
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