The Winning of Canada: a Chronicle of Wolfe

In this vivid chronicle, listeners travel back to the early life of the officer who would later secure a decisive win in North America. Using original documents, the story sketches a soldier born into a proud martial lineage, recounting the tales his father told under the ancient stone fireplace of his Kent home. From those family legends to his school days in Greenwich, the narrative captures the habits and hopes that shaped his restless spirit. The account blends personal detail with the broader sweep of 18th‑century Britain.

As he matures, the book follows his growing fascination with the army, his friendship with a future cavalry leader, and the surge of national excitement sparked by Britain’s overseas triumphs. The narrative places his ambitions against the backdrop of a navy‑driven empire, hinting at the global stakes that will soon draw him toward the New World. Listeners will sense the tension of a nation on the brink of expansion and the personal drive that pushes a lanky, rheumatic youth toward a larger destiny. This foundation sets the stage for the dramatic challenges ahead.