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100 1 _aBourinot, John George,
_d1837-1902
245 1 0 _aLord Elgin
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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490 1 _aThe Makers of Canada
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-31
508 _aE-text prepared by Robert Connal, Keith M. Eckrich, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Lord Elgin" by Sir John George Bourinot is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the life and political career of James Bruce, the eighth earl of Elgin, who served as Governor-General of the Province of Canada during a tumultuous period marked by complex racial and political dynamics. The narrative aims to illuminate Elgin's significant contributions to the establishment of responsible government and the development of Canadian identity amidst the backdrop of colonial tensions. At the start of the work, the author provides an overview of the political landscape in Canada prior to Elgin's governorship, highlighting the challenges posed by diverse factions and the demands for greater representation. The opening chapters recount Elgin's early life, his political philosophies, and his early career leading to his appointment as governor. It emphasizes his qualities that rendered him suitable to navigate the complex socio-political issues he faced, such as racial tensions between English and French Canadians, economic disturbances, and the impact of prior rebellions. Bourinot paints a portrait of Elgin as a diplomat dedicated to fostering harmony and responsible governance, setting the stage for a deeper examination of his policies and their consequences in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- History -- 1841-1867
653 _aElgin, James Bruce, Earl of, 1811-1863
830 0 _aThe Makers of Canada
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13066
999 _c54460
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