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Canada's Prime Ministers, Governors General and Fathers of Confederation

81 portraits by Irma Coucill with biographies

illustrated by Irma Coucill

Publisher
Pembroke Publishers
Initial publish date
Feb 2005
Category
Professional Development
Recommended Grade
6
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551381855
    Publish Date
    Feb 2005
    List Price
    $50.82

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This notable, award-winning guide tells the stories of 21 Canadian Prime Ministers, from Sir John A. Macdonald through Paul Martin. It also includes of 26 Governors General, and all 36 Fathers of Confederation. The 83 vivid, breathtaking portraits are accompanied by concise, engaging biographies that provide a unique look at the intriguing stories and rich heritage of the people who led our nation through its most important events. The portraits are skillfully rendered by Irma Coucill, one of Canada's most renowned interpreters of historical personalities.

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Canada’s Prime Ministers, Governors General and Fathers of Confederation

First published in 1966 as Founders & Guardians by Thomas Martin Publishers. Published in 1999 by Pembroke Publishers. (Our Choice 2000)

Source: The Canadian Children’s Book Centre. Canadian Children’s Book News. 2006.