"The Chronicles of Canada Volume 13: The United Empire Loyalists: Great Migration" by W. Stewart Wallace is a detailed and informative account of the United Empire Loyalists and their migration to Canada following the American Revolution. Wallace provides a well-researched and engaging narrative that highlights the struggles, triumphs, and sacrifices of the Loyalists as they sought refuge and a new beginning in British North America.

One of the strengths of this book is Wallace's ability to bring the history of the Loyalists to life through vivid storytelling and compelling characters. He skillfully weaves together personal accounts, political analysis, and social history to create a multi-faceted portrait of this important chapter in Canadian history. The reader gains a deep understanding of the challenges faced by the Loyalists as they navigated the uncertainties of exile and settlement.

In addition, Wallace's exploration of the impact of the Loyalists on Canadian society and culture is both enlightening and thought-provoking. He delves into the complexities of identity, loyalty, and belonging, shedding light on the lasting legacies of the Loyalist migration in shaping the Canadian national identity.

Overall, "The Chronicles of Canada Volume 13: The United Empire Loyalists: Great Migration" is a must-read for anyone interested in Canadian history, immigration, and the founding of the nation. Wallace's meticulous research, engaging writing style, and insightful analysis make this book a valuable resource for students, scholars, and general readers alike.

Book Description:
Volume 13 of The Chronicles of Canada Series. This volume sheds light on the often misunderstood Americans who chose to remain loyal to the Crown of England during and after the American Revolution. While the vast majority of American writings which detail the Revolution paint the Loyalists (sometimes called Tories) in the most negative fashion, this volume explains the reasons behind their election to flee to Canada (and other countries) rather than remain on American soil. While no exact numbers exist of Loyalists who fled to Canada in 1783-1784, the estimates of John Adams and others of the time period range in the vicinity of one third of the population, which places that number at about a million. These were not people who fled in fear, rather they were generally people who felt the benefit of support from the British Crown outweighed the support they would receive from the unproven social, financial, and political structures which had yet to be formed. Some were opportunists in search of free land. But all were a brave people who chose to leave the comfort of their homeland to help settle uncharted territories of what we now know as Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island and Nova Scotia; a people who held their heads high as they settled a largely untamed land. (Introduction by Roger Melin)