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Faden, William. Plan of the City and Environs of Quebec and Its Siege and Blockade by the Americas. London, 1776. email Among the first truly “modern”William Faden Plan of the City and Environs of Quebec and Its Siege and Blockade by the Americas London, 1776 18" x 24 1 2" Fine, Detailed, Separately Issued Plan of the Siege of Quebec (1775 6) The plan shows a pivotal early moment in the American Revolution and highlights the role played by Benedict Arnold before his later, famous turn as traitor. The map shows the heavily fortified city of Quebec, at the confluence of the St. Laurence and Charles