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Sir Henry Thornton: Pioneer

Sir Henry Thornton: Pioneer

Barriger, John Walker

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ISBN10: 116867266X
ISBN13: 9781168672667
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 50
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.25 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Sir Henry Thornton: Pioneer is a biography book written by John Walker Barriger. The book tells the story of Sir Henry Thornton, a Canadian businessman and railway executive who played a significant role in the development of the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Canadian National Railway. The book covers Thornton's early life and education, his rise to prominence in the railway industry, and his contributions to the development of Canadian transportation infrastructure. It also explores his personal life, including his marriage and family, and his philanthropic endeavors.Barriger's writing style is engaging and informative, providing readers with a detailed and well-researched account of Thornton's life and legacy. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history, transportation, or business, and offers insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by early pioneers in these fields. Overall, Sir Henry Thornton: Pioneer is a fascinating and inspiring biography of a remarkable man who helped shape the course of Canadian history.Delivered During The 1944 Maine Dinner Of The Newcomen Society Held At Portland.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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