Posted by Jeri on September 24, 2000 at 14:54:29:
In Reply to: Re: New Series on CBC: Canada- A People's History posted by Linda S. Karam on September 24, 2000 at 14:03:22:
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: : : : Thanks, Bea! I get CBC so I'll be looking for this series. It will be interesting to see this from a Canadian perspective for a change.
: : : : The picture you posted; The Battle of the Plains of Abraham (Quebec) is where both Montcalm & Wolfe fell. For a bit of familiarity in regard to the F & I War & LOTM, see our link below.
: : : : Death comes to us all ...
: : : : "I am overwhelmed with work, and should often lose temper,... if I did not remember that I am paid by Europe for
: : : : not losing it."
: : : : Le Marquis de Montcalm, September 11, 1759
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: : : : "{The paths of glory lead but to the grave}...Gentlemen, I would rather have written those lines than take
: : : : Quebec."
: : : : Major General James Wolfe, September 12, 1759
: : : Thanks, Lainey!!! I will follow the link. And I must admit that I am particularly interested in the French and Indian Wars episode.
: : : BTW, many of our Native actors and entertainers participated in this series, for example:August Schellenberg, Lucie Idlout, Michael Greyeyes and Eric Schweig.
: : : Bea
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: : Michael Greyeyes AND Eric Schweig?? Ohmygoodness!!
: : ..Jeri (grabbing the car keyes and heading to the store to stock up on blank video cassettes)
: JERI!!!! I KNEW what your comment would be before I clicked. Heh heh heh!
: LSK
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Hey Linda,
Don't imagine I'll be the only one!! LOL
..Jeri