a Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs: The Story of Hundred Years, 1761-1861

Canadian Manor and Its Seigneurs: The Story of a Hundred Years, 1761- 1861" by George M. Wrong is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the establishment and development of Murray Bay (Malbaie) in Canada, focusing on the experiences of its seigneurs over a century following the British conquest. It delves into the lives of Colonel John Nairne and Colonel Fraser, chronicling the growth of the manor, the settlement of the area, and the interaction between British settlers and the local French Canadian population. The opening of the book introduces readers to the scenic beauty and historical context of Murray Bay. The author reflects on his initial perceptions of the area as simple and nearly devoid of history before uncovering its past through manuscripts and letters from the early settlers. This historical exploration reveals the ambitions and challenges faced by the first British settlers, particularly Colonel Nairne, who established a significant presence in Malbaie while interacting with both Scottish and French Canadian communities. This groundwork suggests that the narrative will encompass themes of cultural interaction, the complexities of colonial life, and the eventual decline of a once-prominent family in the region.F rench (Ed. D'Avezac) Paris, 1863, translated into English (Ed. Baxter), New York, 1906. For Champlain see his Oeuvres (Ed. Laverdiere) Quebec, 1870. Bourdon's Act of Faith and Homage is in Canadian Archives, Series M., Vol. I, p. 387. M. B. Sulte gives an account of the Carignan Regiment in the Proc. and Trans. of the Royal Society of Canada for 1902. The account of the Sieur de Comporte in France is in Canadian Archives Series B., F., 213, p. 46; that of the auction sale of his property is in a MS. preserved at Murray Bay, while a record of the sale of Malbaie to the government is in Canadian Archives, Series M., Vol. LXV, p. 75. "The Jesuit Relations and Allied Documents" (Ed. Thwaites) (Cleveland, 1900), Vol. LXIX., pp. 80 sqq. contains the account of Malbaie in 1750. The authority for the burning of Malbaie in 1759 is Sir James M. Le Moine, "The Explorations of Jonathan Oldbuck," Quebec, 1889, based upon documents printed by "T.C." in L'Abeille, Nov. and Dec., 1859. Standard histories of the time