The promise of Canada : 150 years : people and ideas that have shaped our country /
On the eve of Canada's sesquicentennial celebrations comes a richly rewarding new book from acclaimed historian Charlotte Gray about what it means to be Canadian. Readers already know Gray as an award-winning biographer, a writer who has brilliantly captured significant individuals and dramatic...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Toronto :
Phyllis Bruce Editions, Simon & Schuster Canada,
[2016]
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| Summary: | On the eve of Canada's sesquicentennial celebrations comes a richly rewarding new book from acclaimed historian Charlotte Gray about what it means to be Canadian. Readers already know Gray as an award-winning biographer, a writer who has brilliantly captured significant individuals and dramatic moments in our history. Now, she weaves together masterful portraits of nine influential Canadians, creating a unique history of the country over the past 150 years. Beautifully illustrated with evocative black and white images and colourful artistic visions of our country. |
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| Physical Description: | xix, 378 pages, 32 unnumbered pages of color plates : illustrations ; 24 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781476784670 1476784671 |