Letters to Limbo

Nonfiction, History, Canada, Fiction & Literature, Essays & Letters
Cover of the book Letters to Limbo by Robert Borden, University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Robert Borden ISBN: 9781442633926
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division Publication: December 15, 1971
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Robert Borden
ISBN: 9781442633926
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Publication: December 15, 1971
Imprint:
Language: English

Robert Laird Borden, Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 to 1920, was born in the village of Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, in 1854. He practiced law in the province before entering politics. In 1896 he was elected to the House of Commons, and in 1901 was chosen leader of the Liberal-Conservative party.

After his retirement in 1920, Sir Robert kept on the sidelines of the political debate, although he was often consulted by those in power and was frequently tempted to express his views on current issues. During the last four years of his life, 1933 to 1937, he recorded some of his thoughts and experiences in the form of ‘Letters to Limbo.’ Some of these he read over and revised, others he left as dictated. The wide range of his interests is revealed in the topics: union government for Canada? / reminiscences of household pets / inaccuracy of the press / bestowal of honours in Canada / business conditions in the United States / Dean of Canterbury and Social Credit / appraisal of Sir Arthur Currie / King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.

All the letters but four are presented in this volume. They reveal some of the inner thoughts and strongest beliefs of Sir Robert, giving an insight into the man and his times. Whimsical and humourous, or serious and well-argued, these letters paint a portrait in words of one of the greatest figures in Canadian history.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Robert Laird Borden, Prime Minister of Canada from 1911 to 1920, was born in the village of Grand Pré, Nova Scotia, in 1854. He practiced law in the province before entering politics. In 1896 he was elected to the House of Commons, and in 1901 was chosen leader of the Liberal-Conservative party.

After his retirement in 1920, Sir Robert kept on the sidelines of the political debate, although he was often consulted by those in power and was frequently tempted to express his views on current issues. During the last four years of his life, 1933 to 1937, he recorded some of his thoughts and experiences in the form of ‘Letters to Limbo.’ Some of these he read over and revised, others he left as dictated. The wide range of his interests is revealed in the topics: union government for Canada? / reminiscences of household pets / inaccuracy of the press / bestowal of honours in Canada / business conditions in the United States / Dean of Canterbury and Social Credit / appraisal of Sir Arthur Currie / King Edward VIII and Mrs. Simpson.

All the letters but four are presented in this volume. They reveal some of the inner thoughts and strongest beliefs of Sir Robert, giving an insight into the man and his times. Whimsical and humourous, or serious and well-argued, these letters paint a portrait in words of one of the greatest figures in Canadian history.

More books from University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division

Cover of the book Visiting Grandchildren by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Celestina and the Ends of Desire by Robert Borden
Cover of the book More of a Man by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Innovation Reinvented by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Associations and Law by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Seeing Red by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Blackfoot Grammar by Robert Borden
Cover of the book The Wetiko Legal Principles by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Gravity Shift by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Roman Social Imaginaries by Robert Borden
Cover of the book New Canadian Library by Robert Borden
Cover of the book The League for Social Reconstruction by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Three Centuries and the Island by Robert Borden
Cover of the book Semiotics Unbounded by Robert Borden
Cover of the book A Century of Maritime Science by Robert Borden
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy