There can hardly be conceived a nationality more destitute of all that can invigorate and elevate a people, than that which is exhibited by the descendants of the French in Lower Canada, owing to their retaining their peculiar language and manners. They are a people with no history, and no literature.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
He just won't stop
Another Durham gem that is sure to engender controversy/hatred of the author:
Labels:
French Language,
History,
Lord Durham,
Quebec
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2 comments:
This might engender hatred were someone other than you to spend his or her time reading Durhams's writings.
My understanding is that his report is a regular part of the history curriculum in Quebec.
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