The Galts : A Canadian Odyssey Volume 2 [Alexander Tilloch Galt 1817-1893, Elliott Torrance Galt 1850-1928] by Timothy, H.B - 1984

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart, 1984. 221 pp, 9 1/4" H. "Sir Alexander began his career as a land-developer and railroad man in the Eastern Townships and ended it, fifty years later, as a major force in the settlement and resource development of southern Alberta. He was the first man to publicly recommend the Confederation of Canada; he served as Finance Minister in John A. Macdonald's first federal Cabinet; and as High Commissioner in London, he was Canada's first 'ambassador'. (His) son Elliott was responsible for widespread development in the Canadian West. A formidable businessman in his own right, he led in the establishment of Lethbridge, Alberta, and pioneered coal-mining and irrigation in the province." Light wrinkling at top of spine. Dust jacket is price-clipped, has very light edge wear, very light rubbing/soiling on rear panel, one tiny edge tear archivally taped. . First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good.

McClelland & Stewart, Toronto, 1984, Fine Hardcover / Near Fine Dustjacket, 221 pages, 6" x 9".

Toronto, ON, Canada: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1984. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Good. No visible defects to book. Dust jacket is in good condition with moderate wear, more heavily worn at corners. Some yellowing/discoloration at back cover. Pictures available upon request.

Toronto: McClelland & Stewart Ltd, 1984. First edition. Hardcover. Very Good/No Dustjacket. 8vo. pp. 6 221. no dustjacket.

Toronto: McClelland and Stewart Limited. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1984. First Edition. Hardcover. 0771084544 . 221 pages. Index. "Volume 2 of a lively and personal history of a father and son who left separate and lasting marks on the development of Canada." - from dust jacket. Book clean, unmarked and virtually as new. Minimal wear and touch of sunning to dust jacket which is now preserved in a glossy new archival-grade Brodart cover. Beautiful copy.; 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall; The Galts: A Canadian Odyssey: A Canadian Odyssey - Volume 2 (Two): Alexander Tilloch Galt 1817-1893, Elliott Torrance Galt 1850-1928 Canada History 19th Century 20th Century Land Development History Canada The Galts: A Canadian Odyssey: A Canadian Odyss .