John Rolph: Rebel with Causes -a Signed Copy ( Ontario / Upper Canada History )
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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Leonard Shoup.
Ontario: Madoc, Ontario: Codam Publishing, 1993, 1st Edition, First Printing , 1993. -----------hardcover, a Near Fine copy in a lightly rubbed Very Good dustjacket, signed and inscribed by the author, 266 pages, b&w images, ---"John Rolph, physician, lawyer, statesman and teacher lived during the stormy years of Ontario history from the 1810's to Confederation. He championed the causes of those who resisted the domination of the Family Compact and led the Reformers on the march towards democracy. When elected to the House of Assembly - a knight girt with sword - he fought against the influence of the Church of England in Upper Canada, campaigned for the right of new settlers to vote, and was a forceful spokesman for justice. As a physician , he was a co-founder of the first medical school in Upper Canada and later established the school which became the Medical Faculty, University of Toronto. His outspokenness, eloquence and astuteness took him to within one day of being the President o f Upper Canada - instead, he fled the country branded as a traitor, only to return to become one of the founders of the Liberal Party of Ontario. In the kaleidoscope of events in Upper Canada several figures stand out as makers and moulders. Baldwin, Hincks, Francis Bond Head, Mackenzie, MacNab, Robinson and John A MacDonald have all received due and just recognition for their work. But Rolph has been passed by and his great contribution has been unrecognized.This narrative raises hi m t o his rightful eminence in our provincial pantheon"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo. Signed. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine (see description)/Very Good (see description). Illus. by Text Cover.

Von Händler/Antiquariat, Leonard Shoup (Member of IOBA) [31200], BURLINGTON, ON, Canada.
-----------hardcover, a Near Fine copy in a lightly rubbed Very Good dustjacket, signed and inscribed by the author, 266 pages, b&w images, ---"John Rolph, physician, lawyer, statesman and teacher lived during the stormy years of Ontario history from the 1810's to Confederation. He championed the causes of those who resisted the domination of the Family Compact and led the Reformers on the march towards democracy. When elected to the House of Assembly - a knight girt with sword - he fought against the influence of the Church of England in Upper Canada, campaigned for the right of new settlers to vote, and was a forceful spokesman for justice. As a physician , he was a co-founder of the first medical school in Upper Canada and later established the school which became the Medical Faculty, University of Toronto. His outspokenness, eloquence and astuteness took him to within one day of being the President o f Upper Canada - instead, he fled the country branded as a traitor, only to return to become one of the founders of the Liberal Party of Ontario. In the kaleidoscope of events in Upper Canada several figures stand out as makers and moulders. Baldwin, Hincks, Francis Bond Head, Mackenzie, MacNab, Robinson and John A MacDonald have all received due and just recognition for their work. But Rolph has been passed by and his great contribution has been unrecognized.This narrative raises hi m t o his rightful eminence in our provincial pantheon"---, any image directly beside this listing is the actual book and not a generic photo.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Motor City Books [54239244], Brownstown, MI, U.S.A.
Minimal damage to cover and binding. Pages show light use.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books [51315977], Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear.

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Von Händler/Antiquariat, Better World Books, IN, Mishawaka, [RE:5].