Sir George Etienne Cartier: His Work for Canada and His Services to Montreal
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"Sir George Etienne Cartier: His Work for Canada and His Services to Montreal" by John Boyd is a historical account presented as an address delivered in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913, to commemorate the contributions of Sir George Etienne Cartier, a key figure in Canadian history. This book focuses on Cartier's pivotal role in the Confederation of Canada and his substantial contributions to the development of Montreal, highlighting his influence
and legacy during a transformative period in the country's history. In this address, Boyd outlines Cartier's public career from his beginnings as a reformer to his significant leadership role in the Confederation movement. The address emphasizes how Cartier championed railway construction, legal reforms, and economic development, which helped shape modern Canada. Highlighting Cartier's dedication to both French-Canadian rights and the broader Canadian identity, Boyd portrays him as a unifying figure who promoted national interests above sectional divisions. The address not only recounts Cartier's achievements but also urges the recognition of his contributions to the nation, framing him as a quintessential builder of Canada. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Boyd, John, 1864-1933 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sir George Etienne Cartier: His Work for Canada and His Services to Montreal |
| Credits | Sonya Schermann, Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 52.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Canada -- Politics and government -- 19th century |
| Subject | Politicians -- Canada -- Biography |
| Subject | Cartier, George-Etienne, Sir, 1814-1873 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 64593 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-64593-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 632 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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