Wilmot and Tilley by James Hannay
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"Wilmot and Tilley" by James Hannay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work delves into the lives and contributions of Lemuel Allan Wilmot and Leonard Tilley, two prominent figures in the realm of political reform in New Brunswick, Canada. The narrative is centered around their efforts in advocating for responsible government and the significant changes these efforts brought about in the province's governance system. The opening of
"Wilmot and Tilley" provides a detailed introduction to Lemuel Allan Wilmot, outlining his ancestry, early life, and influences that shaped his political ambitions. It highlights the political landscape of New Brunswick during Wilmot’s rise to prominence, emphasizing the lack of responsible government and the systemic issues facing the province. Wilmot’s early engagement with reform movements is presented against the backdrop of a society where political appointments favored a privileged few, revealing both the challenges he faced and the fervor of his commitment to change. The narrative sets the stage for Wilmot's evolving role in legislative endeavors aimed at reshaping governance in New Brunswick, which promises to be a central theme throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hannay, James, 1842-1910 |
|---|---|
| Title | Wilmot and Tilley |
| Credits |
Produced by Jason Isbell, Stephen Blundell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | New Brunswick (Canada : Province) -- Politics and government |
| Subject | Tilley, Samuel Leonard, Sir, 1818-1896 |
| Subject | Wilmot, Lemuel Allan, 1809-1879 |
| Subject | Canada -- Politics and government -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 26086 |
| Release Date | Jul 19, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 8061 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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