Ishbel and Empire: A Biography of Lady Aberdeen

by Doris French and Doris French Shackleton

Book Overview

Lady Ishbel, Marchioness of Aberdeen and Temair, was born into an affluent and politically active London family. She came to Ottawa as the wife of Lord Aberdeen, newly appointed Governor General, in 1893.

A born leader leader of women, she lent the weight of her position to a multitude of causes - both political and social. Her ardent support for the Leader of the Opposition, Wilfrid Laurier, and the controversial role played by the Governor...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550020382
• ISBN13: 9781550020380
• Release Date: January 1988
• Publisher: Dundurn Press
• Length: 346 Pages
• Weight: 1.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.3" x 9.3"