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100 1 _aCharlesworth, Hector Willoughby,
_d1872-1945
245 1 2 _aA Cyclopædia of Canadian Biography :
_bBrief biographies of persons distinguished in the professional, military and political life, and the commerce and industry of Canada, in the twentieth century
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2016
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2016-11-29
508 _aProduced 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)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCanada -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53635
999 _c94469
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