Major RichardsonJohn Richardson was born on 4 October 1796 in Queenston in the region now known as Niagara on the Lake in Canada. He began his career as an officer in the British Army, where exposure to military discipline, territorial disputes, and cultural conflic influenced his later creative vision. After leaving military service, he shifted his focus to writing and gradually earned recognition as the first Canadian born novelist to gain international attention. His works frequently explored tension, loyalty, political uncertainty, and the emotional cost of warfare. Among his most notable publications are Wacousta and The Canadian Brothers, stories that reflect his awareness of shifting power and the struggle over land and authority. Richardson eventually moved to the United States, pursuing more opportunities in publishing. His later years were spent in New York, where print culture offered emerging possibilities for writers seeking broader readership. He died there on 12 May 1852 at the age of fifty five. His legacy endures as an early pioneer of Canadian fiction, someone who transformed personal military experience and historical events into dramatic narratives that contributed to the foundation of a national literary identity. Read More Read Less