The Golden Dog: Le Chien D'Or: A Romance of Old Quebec

"The Golden Dog" is a grand historical romance that brings to life the vibrant and turbulent atmosphere of 18th-century New France. Set in Quebec during the mid-1700s, the narrative delves into the social and political rivalries that defined the colony in the years leading up to the British conquest. At the heart of the story is the tension between the corrupt and extravagant administration of Intendant François Bigot and the principled Bourgeois Philibert, whose house is famously adorned with the mysterious tablet of the "Golden Dog."William Kirby's masterpiece intricately weaves historical fact with fictional intrigue, exploring themes of honor, betrayal, and tragic love. Through its detailed depiction of the streets of old Quebec, the halls of power, and the rural life of the habitants, the novel offers a panoramic view of a society in transition. "The Golden Dog" remains a cornerstone of Canadian literature, lauded for its epic scale and its evocative preservation of the legends and history of French Canada. Readers will be captivated by the vivid characters and the lush, atmospheric prose that captures the spirit of a vanished era.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 may 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.

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