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The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volume 3 (of 4)

by John Charles Dent (1841–1888)

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  • 66 chapters
  • Reading level: 10th to 12th grade

"The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volume 3 (of 4)" by John Charles Dent is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This volume features a collection of biographical sketches of notable figures in Canadian history, focusing primarily on their contributions to the development of the Dominion and its governance. The text serves as a tribute to individuals such as Lord Dufferin and other significant political and religious leaders, shedding light on their legacies and impact on Canadian society. The opening of the work introduces Lord Dufferin, emphasizing his exceptional popularity and effectiveness as a Governor-General of Canada. It highlights his ability to connect with various socio-political groups, his advocacy for important reforms surrounding land tenure, and his philanthropic dedication during the Irish famine. The narrative showcases his diplomatic missions and significant writing contributions while foreshadowing the praise he garnered throughout his tenure in Canada. As it unfolds, the biography hints at Dufferin's complex character, blending admiration with anecdotal evidence of his political maneuvers and social interactions, offering a compelling glimpse into the life of one of Canada's distinguished historical figures.

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[A Preface and an Alphabetical Index will be given at the close of the last volume.]

THE EARL OF DUFFERIN 1

THE REV. ROBERT FERRIER BURNS 13

THE HON. ALBERT NORTON RICHARDS 15

THE RIGHT REV. JOHN TRAVERS LEWIS, LL.D. 17

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  2. The Earl of Dufferin
  3. The Rev. Robert Ferrier Burns
  4. The Hon. Albert Norton Richards
  5. The Right Rev. John Travers Lewis, Ll.D
  6. Charles, Lord Metcalfe
  7. The Hon. Alexander Morris
  8. The Hon. Thomas Talbot
  9. The Hon. David Laird
  10. The Hon. Charles E. B. De Boucherville
  11. The Rev. Samuel Nelles, D.D., Ll.D
  12. The Hon. William Hume Blake
  13. The Rev. Alexander Topp, D.D
  14. The Hon. Henri Gustave Joly
  15. The Hon. Mackenzie Bowell
  16. The Rev. James Richardson, D.D
  17. Lord Seaton
  18. The Hon. Sir Dominick Daly
  19. The Hon. Wilfrid Laurier
  20. The Right Hon. Sir Charles Bagot
  21. La Salle
  22. The Right Rev. James W. Williams, D.D
  23. Lieut.-Col. Casimir Stanislaus Gzowski
  24. Theodore Harding Rand, a.M., D.C.L
  25. The Hon. Matthew Crooks Cameron
  26. The Hon. Sir Louis H. Lafontaine, Bart
  27. John Christian Schultz, M.D
  28. The Hon. George William Burton
  29. Lord Dorchester
  30. The Hon. William Pearce Howland
  31. The Most Rev. Michael Hannan, D.D
  32. George Paxton Young, M.a
  33. The Hon. Telesphore Fournier
  34. The Hon. William Osgoode
  35. The Hon. William Morris
  36. David Allison, M.a., Ll.D
  37. The Hon. Thomas Galt
  38. The Right Rev. William Bennett Bond
  39. The Hon. Lemuel Allan Wilmot, D.C.L
  40. The Hon. Alfred Gilpin Jones
  41. The Hon. John Norquay
  42. The Hon. Sir Richard John Cartwright
  43. The Hon. Theodore Robitaille
  44. The Hon. Samuel Hume Blake
  45. The Hon. James Cox Aikins
  46. The Hon. Felix Geoffrion, N.P., P.C
  47. The Hon. John Young
  48. The Right Rev. Hibbert Binney, D.D
  49. The Hon. Christopher Finlay Fraser
  50. Sandford Fleming, C.E., C.M.G
  51. The Hon. David Lewis Macpherson
  52. James Young
  53. The Hon. Peter Perry
  54. The Hon. Adam Wilson
  55. The Hon. Sir Alexander Campbell
  56. The Hon. Levi Ruggles Church
  57. Charles, Fourth Duke of Richmond
  58. The Hon. Charles a. P. Pelletier, C.M.G
  59. The Hon. William Proudfoot
  60. The Hon. John Joseph Caldwell Abbott
  61. The Hon. John Beverley Robinson
  62. His Grace F. X. De Laval-Montmorency
  63. James Robert Gowan
  64. Robert Fleming Gourlay
  65. Footnotes
  66. Errata

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This free edition of The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volume 3 (of 4) by John Charles Dent comes from Project Gutenberg eBook #35647, released 2011-03-21. It is in the public domain in the United States, so you can read it here in full at no cost, on any phone, tablet or computer. Genre: Biographies, History - Other.

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