In 1899 the Tsar issued an order for the creation of a city on the Bay of Talien-Wan; and in two years Dalny stood in massive completeness, with docks and wharves and defences which had cost millions of dollars.
"A Short History of Russia"
Mary Platt Parmele
According to the Williamite historian, Ginkell was informed by traitors of what was passing, and that the defences on the river side were guarded by two of the "most indifferent Irish regiments."
"An Illustrated History of Ireland from AD 400 to 1800"
Mary Frances Cusack
Did they dream then that this scene would be enacted over again when a new Quebec, proud of her improvements and defences, that were considered impregnable, should fight and lose one of the greatest of battles, and two of the bravest of men, and again lower the lilies!
"A Little Girl in Old Quebec"
Amanda Millie Douglas