Beschreibung:
The Edgars lives symbolized the increasing complexity of Toronto society as older generations gradually gave way to a new generation of "outsiders" seeking prominence.
Preface; Scottish Heritage and Quebec Boyhood, 1841-1857; James and the Law, 1858-1860; Literature, Law, and Love, 1863-1865; The Ridouts of Upper Canada, 1844-1865; At Home with James and Matilda Edgar, 1865-1867; Through Private Tragedy to Public Success, 1867-1872; Member of Parliament, 1872-1874; Railways in the Wilderness, 1874-1884; Return to Parliament, 1885; Authors in the House, 1885-1893; New Leader, New Policies, 1885-1888; Family Matters, 1888-1891; Waning Health, Waning Influence, 1892-1896; Speaker of the House, 1896-1899; Life after Death, 1899-1910; Index.