This fascinating memoir tells the story of the MacNab family, one of the most prominent and influential clans in Upper Canada during the nineteenth century. With a focus on the last laird of MacNab, Simon Fraser MacNab, this book provides insight into the social and political dynamics of early Canada, including the struggles between Scottish and English settlers, and the tensions between Indigenous peoples and European colonizers. With its vivid portraits of colorful characters and its rich historical detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history.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.