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An important work of early Canadian literature by Frances Brooke, first published in 1769. This novel tells the story of Emily Montague, a young Englishwoman who travels to Quebec in the 1760s, and her experiences among the French and English settlers of the region. A must-read for anyone interested in the history of Canada or early Canadian literature. 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 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. 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.