John Prince 1796-1870: A Collection of Documents

by John Prince

Book Overview

John Prince was a lawyer, farmer, military officer, politician, judge, and entrepreneur. Born at Hereford, England, in 1796, he emigrated to Upper Canada in 1833 because he was ashamed of his ne'er-do-well father. His interest in farming took him to Sandwich where he became involved in the many careers open to him.

An unhappy and volatile man, he was constantly at odds with himself, his family, and his associates. As colonel of the Third...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1442631279
• ISBN13: 9781442631274
• Release Date: December 1980
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.7" x 9.6"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher