Emperor of the North

by James Raffan

On Sale: 10/10/2008

Emperor of the North

by James Raffan

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

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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

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