Project Gutenberg 2018-08-18 Public domain in the USA. 2689 Rose, Geo. Maclean (George Maclean) 1829 1898 Rose, George Maclean A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time A Collection of Persons Distinguished in Professional and Political Life, Leaders in the Commerce and Industry of Canada, and Successful Pioneers Produced by Mardi Desjardins & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net "A Cyclopaedia of Canadian Biography: Being Chiefly Men of the Time" by George Maclean Rose is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a comprehensive biographical reference, showcasing significant individuals who have made notable contributions to Canada's political, industrial, and educational landscape. The text highlights both well-known figures and unsung heroes whose efforts have shaped the country. The opening of the book introduces the scope and intention behind this compilation, emphasizing the need to honor not just politicians but also those in various professions who played a vital role in the development of Canada. The preface reflects on the research and effort put into documenting the lives of these influential Canadians, as the author aims to save their stories for future generations. It lays the groundwork for a collection that spans not only prominent historical figures but also everyday people whose contributions to labor, commerce, and society are integral to the country's history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 58.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. en Canada -- Biography Canada -- Biography -- Dictionaries F1001 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American Category: History - Modern (1750+) 4534672 2025-06-23T06:11:16.345496 text/html 4476894 2018-08-18T14:28:26 text/html 1824492 2025-06-23T06:12:39.175054 application/epub+zip 1903423 2025-06-23T06:11:51.610339 application/epub+zip 1678728 2025-06-23T06:11:35.950379 application/epub+zip 2829368 2025-06-23T06:13:08.091437 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2642274 2025-06-23T06:12:24.784113 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2418625 2022-09-26T06:03:25.334890 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 4083189 2025-06-23T06:11:08.060006 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 4083449 2018-08-18T14:28:22 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18760 2025-06-23T06:13:08.376406 application/rdf+xml 15704 2025-06-23T06:11:36.231360 image/jpeg 2344 2025-06-23T06:11:36.094400 image/jpeg 1467119 2018-08-18T14:28:28 application/octet-stream application/zip 1813683 2018-08-18T14:28:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 1834331 2025-06-23T06:11:16.696458 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog