9780978160036-0978160037-Parkin: Canada's Most Famous Forgotten Man

Parkin: Canada's Most Famous Forgotten Man

ISBN-13: 9780978160036
ISBN-10: 0978160037
Edition: Illustrated
Author: William Christian
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Blue Butterfly
Format: Paperback 349 pages
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ISBN-13: 9780978160036
ISBN-10: 0978160037
Edition: Illustrated
Author: William Christian
Publication date: 2008
Publisher: Blue Butterfly
Format: Paperback 349 pages

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Parkin: Canada's Most Famous Forgotten Man (ISBN-13: 9780978160036 and ISBN-10: 0978160037), written by authors William Christian, was published by Blue Butterfly in 2008. With an overall rating of 3.5 stars, it's a notable title among other books. You can easily purchase or rent Parkin: Canada's Most Famous Forgotten Man (Paperback) from BooksRun, along with many other new and used books and textbooks. And, if you're looking to sell your copy, our current buyback offer is $0.3.

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George Parkin was born the thirteenth child of an immigrant New Brunswick farmer and died a knight of the realm and perhaps the most famous Canadian in the world.

Charismatic, charming, eloquent and dedicated, Parkin devoted his immense energy to two causes. As an orator and journalist, he worked to strengthen the bonds between the English-speaking peoples; as Principal of Upper Canada College and Founding Secretary of the Rhodes Scholarships he promoted a vision of education primarily as the formation of character, not the training of the intellect.

This beautifully written and witty biography is a story of ideas lived through Parkin and those in his wide circle of influence with leaders of many countries. He was one of the first Canadians to see the development of globalization, and produced that famous map to demonstrate his vision, the British Empire all in red, Canada huge and dominating in the centre. His passionate opposition to free trade and eventual annexation by the United States mark him as an eloquent and prophetic visionary of Canada’s fate under NAFTA.

Author William Christian’s own life in Parkin’s footsteps and rich sensitivity to Parkin’s story is on full display in this masterful biography. Political science professor at University of Guelph, well-known journalist and political commentator, Christian is an acknowledged authority on the intersection of philosophy, political life, communication theory and public purpose.

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