Author: Francess G. Halpenny
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 1990-05
Total Pages: 1346
ISBN-13: 9780802034601
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →These biographies of Canadians are arranged chronologically by date of death. Entries in each volume are listed alphabetically, with bibliographies of source material and an index to names.
Author: Scott A. McLean
Publisher: Dundurn
Published: 2008-11-10
Total Pages: 426
ISBN-13: 1770703284
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Many writers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries emphasized the virtues of early rural pioneers and life on the land as a general criticism of what they perceived to be the negative, alienating influence of Ontario’s rapid urban and industrial expansion. Such work often highlighted the difficulties the recent emigrant faced: the clearing of forest and the breaking of new ground, the isolation and long Canadian winters; however they in turn celebrated the progress demonstrated in the pioneer’s domination over nature, the establishment of thriving communities and the extension of transportation networks. William Wye Smith, a popular nineteenth century Upper Canadian poet, was no exception. Smith prepared his Canadian Reminiscences, a hand-written compilation of anecdotes collected during his lifetime that relate to his experience as journalist, clergyman and son of Scottish settlers, to provide his own unique perspective of pioneer life. This fully annotated version of Smith’s unpublished manuscript highlights Smith’s unwitting testimony to the social life of the province, his relationship to the construction and maintenance of Scottish and Canadian identity, as well as his position in literary history.
Author: Francess G. Halpenny
Publisher: Dictionary of Canadian Biograp
Published: 1966
Total Pages: 1346
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The Dictionary of Canadian Biography is the definitive biographical reference work in Canadian history. "No serious student of Canada's past can function without access to this thorough, balanced and reliable source." R. Hall, Globe and Mail.
Author: Dalhousie University. School of Library and Information Studies
Publisher: Halifax, N.S. : Dalhousie University, School of Library and Information Studies
Published: 1988
Total Pages: 210
ISBN-13:
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