Parkin - Canada's Most Famous Forgotten Man

George Parkin, born on a New Brunswick farm, died a knight of the realm and most famous Canadian in the world. As orator and journalist he strengthened bonds between English-speaking peoples. As principal of Upper Canada College and a founder of the Rhodes Scholarships he put formation of character above training the intellect.

About the author

William Christian, a graduate of Oxford, is a retired University of Guelph political science professor and a well-known journalist and political commentator. His biography of George Grant (Parkin's grandfather) was a national best-seller.

Product details

• Authors: William Christian, Christian William
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 09.09.2008
• EAN: 9780978160036
• ISBN: 978-0-9781600-3-6
• No. of pages: 349
• Dimensions: 154 mm x 228 mm x 25 mm
• Weight: 608 g
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous