William Kirby

Venture back to 17th-century Quebec in William Kirby's classic historical romance, "The Golden Dog: Le Chien d'Or." Set against the backdrop of New France, this meticulously researched work of historical fiction brings to life the vibrant and turbulent era of pre-Confederation Canada. Kirby masterfully weaves a tale rooted in the rich history of Quebec, exploring the lives and loves of its inhabitants during a pivotal time. Experience the allure of a bygone era in this enduring story, where the past comes alive with vivid detail. A cornerstone of Canadian literature, "The Golden Dog" offers a captivating glimpse into the history of Canada and the enduring power of romance. 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.

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"The Golden Dog" is a historical novel written by Canadian author William Kirby. It is considered one of the earliest and most significant works of Canadian fiction. Set in the 18th century, specifically in the city of Quebec during the French regime, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, betrayal, and political intrigue. "The Golden Dog" tells the story of two young lovers, Marie de l'Incarnation and Claude de Beauharnais, who are caught up in the turbulent times of war and political unrest. The novel vividly depicts the social and cultural landscape of Quebec City, portraying the clash between the French and British influences and the complex relationships between the various characters. The central plot revolves around a mysterious golden dog statue that is believed to possess supernatural powers. The dog becomes a symbol of fortune and misfortune, as its possession brings both joy and tragedy to those who encounter it. Through his storytelling, Kirby captures the spirit of the era and provides a glimpse into the historical context of early Canadian society. He delves into themes of identity, heritage, and the struggles faced by the inhabitants of Quebec City during a time of political upheaval. "The Golden Dog" holds an important place in the country's literary canon and is recognized for its contribution to the development of Canadian literature.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1859.

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William Kirby, (13 October 1817 - 23 June 1906) was a Canadian author, best known for his classic historical novel, The Golden Dog. Life: Born in Yorkshire, England, Kirby immigrated with his parents to the United States in 1832, and then to Canada in 1839, where after visiting Toronto, Montreal, and Quebec City, he settled in Niagara, Ontario, where his house still stands. Kirby practised as a tanner until his marriage with Eliza Madeline Whitmore, with whom he had three children (one of whom died in infancy.) For more than twenty years, Kirby was the editor of the Niagara Mail (1850-1871) which he purchased from the founder in 1850. From 1871-1895, he was a collector of customs at Niagara, and in 1883, he became a charter member of the Royal Society of Canada. He died at Niagara on 23 June 1906. Kirby's first full-length work was a long narrative, The U. E.: a tale of Upper Canada. Written in 1846 the poem spoke to his political views of the time. He was unsuccessful in his attempts to have it published until 1859, when he published it himself in the Niagara Mail. The Golden Dog: Kirby's importance as a Canadian writer rests largely on his novel The Golden Dog. Taking fifteen years to write, the historical romance was set in New France in 1748. Kirby finished writing this novel in 1873. Although the first edition of the book was filled with errors, it was still very well received by the public and to Kirby's delight, rumoured to have been read by Queen Victoria. The book was described as having both good characterisation and description used to describe rural and urban locations. This novel was heavily influenced by the collection Maple Leaves, by James LeMoine (7 vol. 1863-1906). This provided Kirby with the history, legends, and oral traditions needed to write his book. The Golden Dog was initially published in English and distributed within the United States without his permission in 1877. Kirby's publisher Lovell, Adam Wesson and Company neglected to register the novel properly, so Kirby lost all royalties for his book. The copyright laws of the time stated all Canadian residents must register, publish, and distribute in Canada first, before distributing the book elsewhere, to secure copyright protection. The book was then picked up by New York publisher Richard Worthington, and re-issued in 1878, Kirby, once again, was neglected royalties. In 1885, Kirby secured some rights when the French translation (Le Chien d'Or) was published. Copied versions of the story were, at this time, widely available, but unfortunately for Kirby, the translated version was not selling nearly as well. Sometime later, Kirby was approached by L. C. Page and Company, a publishing company from Boston with an offer of publishing a revised version of The Golden Dog. Kirby accepted this offer and revised the book, making corrections to the book in accordance with new developments in Quebec's history...................

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The Golden Dog (Le Chien d'Or) was a novel by William Kirby (1817-1906) that was written between April 1869 and 1872, with further revisions being up through 1876. After being rejected by several publishers, the work was finally arranged to be published in 1877 by Lovell, Adam, Wesson and Company. However, because the publisher neglected to register the novel, the author lost any royalties to this work. He received a sum total of $100-200 for the publication. This novel is based upon three works by James MacPherson Le Moine: The Golden Dog, Ch teau Bigot and La Corriveau. It draws upon the historical background of the city of Quebec for its characters, and tells its story through two intertwining plotlines. The first is of the lady Ang lique de M loizes, Madame de P an, while the second is of Coronel Pierre Philibert, the son of a prosperous merchant William Kirby, The Golden Dog, cover of the first edition (1877) Kirby's importance as a Canadian writer rests largely on his novel The Golden Dog. Taking fifteen years to write, the historical romance was set in New France in 1748. Kirby finished writing this novel in 1873.