Emperor of the North
On Sale: 10/10/2008
Emperor of the North
On Sale: 10/10/2008
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Critical Praise
“Raffan has made a significant contribution to the ever-evolving saga of 19th-century North America.” — The Globe and Mail
“Raffan handles his history admirably. . .an unflinching yet sympathetic look at an important nation-builder.” — The Walrus
With this book, James Raffan joins the ranks of Pierre Berton and Peter C. Newman. — Farley Mowat
Raffan has spun the fetid straw of [George Simpson’s] life into a golden book. — Ken McGoogan
A significant contribution to the ever-evolving saga of nineteenth-century North America. — Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Raffan handles his history admirably . . . . An unflinching yet sympathetic look at an important nation-builder. — The Walrus
A balanced, well-documented, yet engaging and colourful story. — The Beaver
. . . A wonderful read to be treasured . . . one of those rare books you don’t want to finish. — Peter C. Newman, The Literary Review of Canada
-Product Details
- ISBN: 9780006394877
- ISBN 10: 0006394876
- Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers
- On Sale: 10/10/2008
- Pages: 496
- List Price:22.99 CAD
- BISAC1 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Survival
- BISAC2 : HISTORY / Military / Canada
- BISAC3 : HISTORY / Canada / General
- BISAC4 : TRAVEL / Canada / General
- BISAC5 : BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Adventurers & Explorers