Incidents Of My Later Years (1855)

By George Coles

Book Overview

Incidents Of My Later Years is a memoir written by George Coles and published in 1855. Coles was a Canadian politician who served as the first premier of Prince Edward Island. In this book, he recounts his experiences and observations during his later years, focusing on his political career and the events that shaped his life.The book is divided into chapters that cover different periods of Coles' life, from his early days as a farmer to his time as a member of the Legislative Assembly. He describes his involvement in the movement for responsible government in Canada, which aimed to establish a system of government that was accountable to the people.Coles also writes about his personal life, including his marriage and his relationship with his children. He reflects on the challenges he faced as a public figure, including the criticism and opposition he encountered from those who disagreed with his views.Throughout the book, Coles offers insights into the political and social climate of Canada in the mid-19th century. He discusses the issues that were important to Canadians at the time, such as the struggle for independence from Britain and the debate over the role of government in society.Overall, Incidents Of My Later Years provides a fascinating glimpse into the life of a prominent Canadian politician and offers valuable historical context for understanding the development of Canada as a nation.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: 1104771403
• ISBN13: 9781104771409
• Release Date: July 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"