Principal Grant (1904)

By William Lawson Grant

Book Overview

Principal Grant is a book written by William Lawson Grant, originally published in 1904. The book is a biography of George Monro Grant, who was the principal of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Grant was a prominent figure in Canadian society during the late 19th century, and the book provides a detailed account of his life and achievements.The book covers Grant's early life in Nova Scotia, his education at Queen's University and the University of Edinburgh, and his career as a minister in the Presbyterian Church. It also explores his role as a public figure, including his involvement in the Canadian Pacific Railway and his work as a writer and lecturer.Throughout the book, Grant is portrayed as a man of great integrity and vision, who was deeply committed to his faith and to the betterment of Canadian society. The book provides a fascinating insight into the life and times of one of Canada's most influential figures, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history or the history of higher education.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: 1164952048
• ISBN13: 9781164952046
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"