John a MacDonald: Revised

by Peter B. Waite

Book Overview

John A. Macdonald was the first prime minister of Canada. He was the dominant creative force behind the British North America Act, and brought British Columbia, Manitoba, the North-West Territory and Prince Edward Island into Confederation. His dream was the completion of the Canadian Pacific Railway from coast-to-coast.

John A. Macdonald was a great leader and, like all leaders, his triumphs were sometimes overshadowed by troubles. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1550414798
• ISBN13: 9781550414790
• Release Date: February 2000
• Publisher: Fitzhenry & Whiteside
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.6" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8