Borderland Religion: The Emergence of an English-Canadian Identity, 1792-1852

by J.I. Little

Since colonization, Canadians and Americans have viewed religious matters differently. While this is not surprising given contemporary Canadians' reluctance to embrace U.S.-style social conservativism, the roots of the phenomenon are seldom examined. J.I. Little seeks to correct this oversight with Borderland Religion.

Focusing on the settlement period of the Eastern Townships region of Quebec, Little addresses the role played by religion...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802086713
• ISBN13: 9780802086716
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 415 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.0"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher