Eric MangAugust 18, 2009 14:33 EST

One of the most fascinating and well-written historical pieces I've ever read.

Ms. Humphreys is a gifted writer and if school kids across Canada were taught about our nation using this kind of storytelling, kids would remain passionate about history.

AlxAugust 21, 2009 22:03 EST

With regard to the following piece on page 2;

THE CLIMB
... I myself am a Highlander and fought against Cumberland and Wolfe at Culloden. A man who defeated our Bonnie Prince Charlie, who destroyed our homes, has now recruited the 78th Highlanders to kill for him in this war.

One of the stories that came out of Culloden was that Wolfe was requested by his commander-in-chief, the Duke of Cumberland, to shoot "that Highland scoundrel who dares to look upon us with so insolent a stare," alluding to the Colonel of the Fraser Regiment, to which Wolfe replied that his commission was at His Royal Highness's disposal, but that he never would consent to become an executioner. It is further reported that it was this incident which caused the Fraser Regiment to cling so affectionately to Wolfe when he came to America in the years 1758 and 1759.

It is hard to believe Wolfe was only 32 years old when he died.

A great Canadian story.

Brandon PerksOctober 20, 2009 16:57 EST

as a response to Eric Mang. my history class in Secondary school of Quebec had to read this and historically interpret it.

AnonymousDecember 12, 2009 08:03 EST

"I Am the Walrus" is a 1967 song by The Beatles, written by John Lennon and credited to Lennon/McCartney.[1] Lennon claimed he wrote the first two lines on separate acid trips.[2] The song was in The Beatles' 1967 television film and album Magical Mystery Tour, and was the B-side to the #1 hit "Hello, Goodbye".