Guy St-Denis Libros

Set against a backdrop of historical intrigue, this mystery delves into the circumstances surrounding the death, burial, and enduring legacy of the renowned Shawnee chief, Tecumseh. The narrative uncovers layers of deception and explores the impact of his life and death on Native American history, revealing hidden truths that challenge established narratives. As the story unfolds, it intertwines themes of identity, honor, and the struggle for recognition within a tumultuous historical context.

The narrative centers on Major General Henry Procter's retreat following the disastrous Battle of Moraviantown on October 5, 1813. After abandoning his troops, Procter sought a court martial to clear his name but faced public reprimand instead. The book presents the previously inaccessible trial minutes, offering a rich exploration of British imperial, Canadian, and American frontier history. It includes rare eyewitness accounts, shedding light on one of the War of 1812's most significant British defeats and the historical context surrounding Procter's actions.

"Major General Sir Isaac Brock is remembered as the Hero of Upper Canada for his defence of what is now Ontario during the War of 1812 and for his noble death at the battle of Queenston Heights. In the time since his death, Brock's likeness has been lost in a confusing array of portraits-most of which are misidentified or conceptual. The 1824 monument constructed to honour Brock's sacrifice at Queenston Heights was destroyed in 1840 by Benjamin Lett, a disgruntled disciple of William Lyon Mackenzie and critic of the Upper Canadian elite. After this destruction, portraits of Brock were painted with a series of false faces that served competing claims and agendas. St-Denis situates Brock's portraits within an emerging English Canadian imperial nationalism that sought a heroic past which reflected their own aspirations and ambitions. A work of detailed scholarship and a fascinating detective story, "The True Face of Sir Isaac Brock" reveals the sometimes petty world of self-proclaimed guardians of the past, the complex process of identification and misidentification that occurs even at esteemed institutions, and St-Denis' own meticulous work as he separates fact from fiction to finally discover Brock's true face."--