The United Empire Loyalists: A Chronicle of the Great Migration [1914 ed.]

"The United Empire Loyalists: A Chronicle of the Great Migration" by W. Stewart Wallace is a chronicle exploring the lives of those who, in the wake of the American Revolution, sought refuge in Canada. From the onset, the book addresses the varied depictions of these Loyalists throughout history, advocating for a fairer understanding of their role. Wallace elucidates how the historical view of the Loyalists transitioned from initial condemnation by American historians to later re-evaluation by modern academics. He sets the stage by explaining the social and political environment of the time, emphasizing the Loyalists as a stabilizing force within the American colonies. The narrative proposes that the Loyalist movement had a significant impact on Canada's political evolution, altering the population and political structure of British North America.