The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History By: Various |
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The Makers of Canada: Index and Dictionary of Canadian History is an indispensable resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Canadian history. This comprehensive index and dictionary cover a wide range of topics, from the early explorers and settlers to the politicians and activists who shaped the country we know today.
The entries are well-researched and meticulously detailed, providing insights into the lives and contributions of many key figures in Canadian history. The book is organized in a user-friendly manner, making it easy to look up specific individuals or events, and the inclusion of maps and illustrations further enhance the reader's understanding of the subject matter.
Overall, The Makers of Canada is a valuable reference tool for students, researchers, and history enthusiasts alike. Its breadth of coverage and authoritative content make it a must-have for anyone interested in delving into the rich tapestry of Canadian history. Minor changes have been made to punctuation. Printer errors have been changed and are listed at the end. Characters that could not be displayed directly in Latin 1 are transcribed as follows: Italics = Bold ^ superscript [Illustration: Illustrated Chart of Canadian History] THE MAKERS OF CANADA INDEX AND DICTIONARY OF CANADIAN HISTORY EDITED BY LAWRENCE J. BURPEE, F.R.G.S. LIBRARIAN OF THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY, OTTAWA AND ARTHUR G. DOUGHTY, C.M.G., LITT.D. DOMINION ARCHIVIST, OTTAWA TORONTO MORANG & CO., LIMITED 1912 COPYRIGHT, 1911. COPYRIGHT IN GREAT BRITAIN. INTRODUCTION This Supplement is designed to supply a double need: it furnishes an analytical index to the entire series of twenty volumes; and it affords a great deal of additional information, bearing on the subject matter of these volumes, but which from its very nature it was impossible to incorporate in the text. This additional information includes biographical sketches of the characters mentioned in each volume; similar sketches of prominent Canadians who for one reason or another do not appear in any of the twenty volumes; and brief descriptions of wars, battles, treaties, and political and other events having a vital bearing on the history of Canada... Continue reading book >>
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