This book tells the story of the American Revolutionists' blockade of Quebec in 1775-1776, also known as the Siege of Quebec, through the eyes of several notable figures on the American and British sides of the conflict. Allan Maclean, a loyalist Scottish Highland officer, provides a firsthand account of the British defense of Quebec, while Gabriel Taschereau, a French-Canadian officer, describes the experience from the perspective of the Quebecois. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the American Revolution and the early years of Canada's formation. 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.