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CHAPTER XXI.. 1745-1747.

A Half-Century of Conflict - Volume Ii · Francis Parkman — chapter 6 of 20 · ~36 words · public domain

1745-1747.

DUC D'ANVILLE.

Louisbourg after the Conquest.--Mutiny.--Pestilence.--Stephen Williams.--His Diary.--Scheme of conquering Canada.--Newcastle's Promises.--Alarm in Canada.--Promises broken.--Plan against Crown Point.--Startling News.--D'Anville's Fleet.--Louisbourg to be avenged.--Disasters of D'Anville.--Storm.--Pestilence.--Famine.--Death of D'Anville.--Suicide of the Vice-Admiral.--Ruinous Failure.--Return Voyage.--Defeat of La Jonquière.

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