William Charles Henry Wood


William Charles Henry Wood, was a Canadian historian, Scout leader and naturalist. He was born in Quebec City and served in the Royal Rifles of Canada from to the end of the World War One achieving the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel. He was active in literary and history circles and served as President of the Quebec Literary and Historical Society. He was interested in nature conservation and advocated for bird sanctuaries in Labrador. He was also president of the scouts in Quebec in. He was a prolific chronicler of Canadian history and wrote several books on the subject, most notably a five volume set on the history of Quebec entitled, The Storied Province of Quebec. He died in Quebec City in at the age of 83. Wood was buried in Mount Hermon Cemetery in Sillery.

Background

Wood was born on in Quebec City. he was the son of George Augustus Leslie Wood, merchant, and Charlotte Feodore Louisa Augusta Guérout.

Selected works