This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... bore to our shores the blessings of civilization passed by an easy transit from French to English rule, and now form one of the most lawabiding portions of the community. These pioneers were speedily recruited by the advent of a loyal band of British subjects who gave up everything that men most prize ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... bore to our shores the blessings of civilization passed by an easy transit from French to English rule, and now form one of the most lawabiding portions of the community. These pioneers were speedily recruited by the advent of a loyal band of British subjects who gave up everything that men most prize and were content to begin life anew m the wilderness rather than forego allegiance to their Sovereign. To the descendants of these men and of the multitude of Englishmen, Irishmen, and Scotchmen who emigrated to Canada that they might build up new homes without ceasing to be British subjects, to you, Canadians, I appeal, and I ask you what have you to gain by surrendering that which your fathers held most dear?" Then, after pointing out the advantages which Canada enjoyed under the broad folds of the Union Jack--the freedom to manage its domestic concerns, the privilege of making its own treaties with foreign countries, and in its relations with the outside world the prestige inspired by a consciousness of the fact that behind Canada towers the majesty of England--he commended the issues that were before the electors to the judgment of the people ' with the unclouded confidence that you will proclaim to the world your resolve to show yourselves not unworthy of the proud distinction you enjoy of being numbered among the most dutiful and loyal subjects of our beloved Queen. As for myself, my course is clear; a British subject I was born, a British subject I will die.' These last sentences have been the keynote of the political career of Sir John Macdonald, and there are few men who have done more to promote the strength and the unity of the Empire. HIS PRESENT AIMS AND POLICIES. Sir John is an opportunist, as are most great statesmen. He...
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Add this copy of The Review of Reviews, 1892 and 1896 to cart. $375.00, very good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by The "Review of Reviews".
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Very Good. Periodical magazine. Two bound volumes each containing 12 consecutive monthly issues (January-December). Thick quartos. Contemporary half polished leather and cloth boards, marbled endpapers, all edges marbled. Wear to the board edges and corners, the 1896 volume lacks the front free endpaper, else very good. Founded and edited by the great Victorian reform journalist William Thomas Stead, *The Review of Reviews* was the first true tabloid magazine that reached a global audience. A pioneering investigative journalist and feminist, Stead was the first editor to employ female journalists, and accordingly there are many articles from both volumes that profile several of the leading suffragists of the day. Like Rupert Murdoch, he wielded considerable political influence, and was at the time the best known Englishman who went down in the Titanic. A handsome set.
