Edward Hanlan: A Lay Of Young Canada (1879)

By Barton S. Taylor and William Henry Corrie Kerr

Book Overview

Edward Hanlan: A Lay Of Young Canada (1879) is a historical book written by William Henry Corrie Kerr. The book is a tribute to Edward Hanlan, a Canadian professional sculler who gained fame in the late 19th century. The book is written in a poetic form and tells the story of Hanlan's rise to fame and his achievements in the sport of rowing. The author describes Hanlan's early life in Toronto and his passion for rowing. He also details Hanlan's training and preparation for his legendary race against Charles Courtney on the Thames River in England, which he won. The book is a testament to Hanlan's skill as an athlete and his contribution to Canadian sport. It is an important historical document that captures the spirit of Canadian sportsmanship and the early days of professional rowing. Overall, Edward Hanlan: A Lay Of Young Canada is an inspiring and informative read for anyone interested in Canadian history and sports.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116532671X
• ISBN13: 9781165326716
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 36 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"