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100	1		_aColquhoun, A. H. U. _q(Arthur Hugh Urquhart), _d1861-1936
245	1	4	_aThe Fathers of Confederation: A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2009
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2009-09-13
508			_aProduced by Al Haines
520			_a"The Fathers of Confederation: A Chronicle of the Birth of the Dominion" by A. H. U. Colquhoun is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This detailed narrative explores the events leading to the formation of Canada as a united Dominion, emphasizing the challenges and discussions surrounding the confederation of British North American colonies. It focuses on key figures and pivotal moments in history that led to the establishment of a centralized government in Canada. The opening of the book introduces the context of Canadian Confederation, tracing the roots of the movement back to the aftermath of the American Revolution. It discusses the motivations and aspirations of prominent Loyalists like Lord Dorchester and William Smith, who advocated for a unified governmental structure to reinforce British interests in North America. The text highlights initial proposals for confederation and the ongoing discussions among key figures in the 19th century, illustrating the complexities and obstacles that arose before the successful unification of the provinces, setting a firm foundation for understanding the broader narrative of Canadian history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCanada -- History -- 1841-1867
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29972
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