Mischief in high places : the life and times of Sir Richard Squires /

"The political successes of Sir Richard Squires' career are overshadowed by a legacy of scandal and deceit that paved the way for Newfoundland's loss of democracy in 1933. Perhaps best known for slipping out of the Colonial Building during the 1932 riot, Squires had survived three cor...

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Main Author: Rowe, Ted (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: St. John's, NL, Canada : Breakwater, [2023]
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Summary:"The political successes of Sir Richard Squires' career are overshadowed by a legacy of scandal and deceit that paved the way for Newfoundland's loss of democracy in 1933. Perhaps best known for slipping out of the Colonial Building during the 1932 riot, Squires had survived three corruption-ridden terms in office in the final decades of responsible government while living a high-flying lifestyle with his wife, Helena."--
Physical Description:287 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781550819816
155081981X