Francis Parkman’s Works

“Montcalm and Wolfe” is Francis Parkman’s gripping account of the pivotal 1759 Battle of the Plains of Abraham, a defining moment in the French and Indian War. With meticulous detail and vivid prose, Parkman recounts the strategies, personalities, and sacrifices of both French and British forces as they clashed for control of Quebec. Focusing on the leadership of the Marquis de Montcalm and General James Wolfe, the narrative explores the political and military machinations that shaped the conflict. Parkman’s work remains a classic of historical literature, offering insights into the struggle for North America and the clash of empires. It’s a compelling read for anyone interested in colonial history and military strategy.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.