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LoC No.: 21011183

Title: A Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography
Brief biographies of persons distinguished in the professional, military and political life, and the commerce and industry of Canada, in the twentieth century

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins & the online
Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http: //www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made
available by the Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "A Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography" by Hector Willoughby Charlesworth is a historical account created in the early 20th century. The work offers brief biographies of notable Canadians who made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, military, commerce, and industry during the 1900s. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of individuals who played key roles in shaping the nation, reflecting on their achievements and the impact of their contributions over time. The opening of the book presents a preface that contextualizes the publication within the broader series of "Representative Canadians." It highlights the unique aim of documenting the lives of influential figures as Canada transitioned from a colonial status to a recognized nation, especially during a critical period marked by the First World War. The preface emphasizes the significance of these biographies in capturing the essence of Canadian society at that time, noting how many of the featured individuals became prominent due to their participation in war efforts, economic advancements, and public service, thus setting the stage for an expansive exploration of diverse Canadian lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Charlesworth, Hector Willoughby, 1872-

EBook No.: 53635

Published: Nov 29, 2016

Downloads: 126

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- Biography

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 21011183

Title: A Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography
Brief biographies of persons distinguished in the professional, military and political life, and the commerce and industry of Canada, in the twentieth century

Note: Reading ease score: 62.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by David T. Jones, Mardi Desjardins & the online
Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at
http: //www.pgdpcanada.net from page images generously made
available by the Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)

Summary: "A Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography" by Hector Willoughby Charlesworth is a historical account created in the early 20th century. The work offers brief biographies of notable Canadians who made significant contributions to various fields, including politics, military, commerce, and industry during the 1900s. The book aims to provide a comprehensive overview of individuals who played key roles in shaping the nation, reflecting on their achievements and the impact of their contributions over time. The opening of the book presents a preface that contextualizes the publication within the broader series of "Representative Canadians." It highlights the unique aim of documenting the lives of influential figures as Canada transitioned from a colonial status to a recognized nation, especially during a critical period marked by the First World War. The preface emphasizes the significance of these biographies in capturing the essence of Canadian society at that time, noting how many of the featured individuals became prominent due to their participation in war efforts, economic advancements, and public service, thus setting the stage for an expansive exploration of diverse Canadian lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Editor: Charlesworth, Hector Willoughby, 1872-

EBook No.: 53635

Published: Nov 29, 2016

Downloads: 126

Language: English

Subject: Canada -- Biography

LoCC: North America local history: Canada

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.