Publisher's Synopsis
The Honorable Thomas D'Arcy McGee: A Sketch Of His Life And Death is a biographical book written by Taylor Fennings and published in 1868. The book is a detailed account of the life of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, an Irish-Canadian politician, journalist, and poet who played a significant role in the Confederation of Canada. The book traces the life of McGee from his childhood in Ireland to his eventual assassination in Ottawa in 1868. It covers his involvement in the Young Ireland movement, his exile to the United States, and his eventual move to Canada, where he became a prominent member of the Canadian parliament. The book also explores McGee's literary career, including his poetry and journalism, and his contributions to Canadian culture. It provides insights into his political beliefs and his role in the formation of the Canadian Confederation. The author of the book, Taylor Fennings, was a contemporary of McGee and a fellow journalist. He provides a personal perspective on McGee's life and death, as well as an objective analysis of his contributions to Canadian history. Overall, The Honorable Thomas D'Arcy McGee: A Sketch Of His Life And Death is a comprehensive and informative account of the life of one of Canada's most influential politicians and literary figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
