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The story of the Union Jack; how it grew and what it is, particularly in its connection with the history of Canada (1897)

Cumberland, Barlow, 1846-1913 · Toronto W. Briggs · leaf 136

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whenClive won India, and at Pondicherry and atSeringapatam. Sir Wm. Johnson raisSd itabove old Fort Niagara* (25) when The last day came, and Bois le GrandBeheld with misty eyesThe flag of France run down the staflF,And that of England rise. —Spina Christi. Kerby. * *The artist would appear to have… … 122 The Story of the Union Jack. Under it Wolfe stormed Lonlsbicrg, the keyfortress of Cape Breton, and following up hisvictory climbed the Heights, and died victor-ious on the Plains of Abraham (26), when in1759 Quebec was gained and Canada cameunder the realm of British law. The youthful Nelson…

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