Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost, Bart. Particularly of His Services in the Canadas, Including a Reply to the Strictures on His Military Character, Contained in an Article in the Quarterly Review

"Some Account of the Public Life of the Late Lieutenant-General Sir George Prevost, Bart." by E. B. Brenton, is a biography that chronicles the career of a British military leader while defending his reputation against criticism. The story dives into Sir George Prevost's three-and-a-half decades of service, mainly focusing on his time commanding forces in Canada during a tense period with America. The book aims to paint a picture of Prevost as an accomplished and dedicated leader, responding to negative commentary that has surfaced after his death. The author stresses the importance of correcting what they see as unfair statements, with a narrative that seeks to show the true extent of Prevost's achievements and explain the challenges he faced during his military career in the early 19th century.