Paths of Glory: The Life and Death of General James Wolfe (1 Viewer)

[mikemiller1955]

Paths of Glory: The Life and Death of General James Wolfe...

I'm getting vaguely interested in Quebec...

like I don't have enough on my plate to start another series...

I have never collected it...

thought I might do a little research...

has anyone read this...

 

[mikemiller1955]

 

[PolarBear]

Mike

Thanks for the reference to the Wolfe book.

There are 3 18th C art works portraying the Death of Wolfe at Quebec

1. Edward Penny (the one on the cover and the most historically accurate)

2. Benjamin West --oil painting--highly romanticized with addition of a Rousseau inspired 18th C Noble Savage and a Rogers Ranger on the left

3. William Woollett's black & white engraving after the West painting--some of these were hand-colored as seen here--this image was very popular and the print was sold around the world. My wife's family are descendants of the engraver.

West was the greater and more famous of the artists but Penny was more correct

 

[PolarBear]

Here is a link to Brumwell's 3 books on the French & Indian War, including White Devil and Redcoats

http://www.vleggaar.nl/brumwell/books.htm

 

[Combat]

Although it is shamelessly pro-Brit Montcalm and Wolfe by Parkman is a decent read. As I've said before Empires Collide from Osprey is a must for any JJ collector. Lots of great illustrations and info.

 

[chalklands]

Paths of Glory: The Life and Death of General James Wolfe...

I'm getting vaguely interested in Quebec...

like I don't have enough on my plate to start another series...

I have never collected it...

thought I might do a little research...

has anyone read this...

Hi Mike,
Just finished reading it. A good read, worth getting. It is about the life of Wolfe, not just Quebec.

Pete

 

[10TH LA.]

It's my favorite set....just hope John does some more !!!!!!!!!!!!