Special Collection: The Makers of Canada
This is a series of books designed to present a history of Canada through a study of its major figures. The original series, published by Morang & Co., Toronto, contained 20 volumes which appeared between 1903 and 1908; additional volumes were added in 1911 and 1916. In 1926, the Oxford University Press republished the series in a smaller number of volumes. Thus the later editions contained volumes that had been restructured, combined or rewritten. Consequently the numbering of the volumes and their contents is inconsistent with the earlier edition. The publication history is summarized in the Canadian Encyclopedia.
The following list is organised alphabetically by the surname of the subject(s) of the different volumes.
Baldwin-Lafontaine-Hincks
Baldwin-Lafontaine-Hincks, Responsible Government
By Stephen Leacock
Morang ed. Volume 8, published 1907
A history of the two governments of the United Province of Canada formed by Robert Baldwin (1804-1858), and Louis-Philippe La Fontaine (1807-1864), which, with the support of Sir Francis Hincks (1807-1885) encouraged the evolution of Canada from a military colony to a representative democracy.
General Brock
General Brock
By Lady (Matilda Ridout) Edgar
Morang ed. Volume 9, published 1904
The book focuses on the life and military contributions of Sir Isaac Brock, highlighting his pivotal role in the early 19th-century history of Canada during a time of conflict between the United States and Britain. It delves into Brock's journey from his birth on the island of Guernsey to his eventual rise as a key figure in the defense of Canada.—Project Gutenberg.
George Brown
Sir Georges É. Cartier
Papineau, Cartier
By Alfred D. DeCelles
Oxford ed. Volume 5 (New and Revised, Part 2, second half of book), published 1926
Papineau’s political career as leader of the early 19th Century Quebec nationalists. Cartier’s political career from the uprising of 1837 to Confederation.
Samuel de Champlain
Champlain
By Narcisse-Eutrope Dionne
Morang ed. Volume 1, published 1905
Samuel de Champlain (1567-1635) spent a lifetime exploring North America and helping to establish a French presence in what became Canada. He established permanent settlements first at Port Royal, Acadia, and later at Quebec City, in New France. His explorations took him extensively through southern Ontario, Quebec, Acadia, New York and Vermont.
Lord Dorchester
Sir James Douglas
Lord Elgin
Lord Elgin
By Sir John George Bourinot
Morang ed. Volume 16, published 1903
During Lord Elgin's tenure as Governor-General of Canada (1847-1854) he implemented many of the changes recommended in Lord Durham's Report, thereby healing some of the wounds of the 1837 rebellions and enabling the development of responsible government in the newly formed country.
Count Frontenac
Count Frontenac
By William D. Le Sueur
Morang ed. Volume 3, published 1909
His rôle as governor general of New France, twice between 1672 and 1698, in established New France.
Sir Frederick Haldimand
Joseph Howe
Bishop Laval
Bishop Laval
By Adrien Leblond de Brumath
Morang ed. Volume 2, published 1906
François de Laval was a French Catholic prelate who served as Apostolic Vicar of New France (1658-1674) and as Bishop of Quebec (1674-1688). He founded the Séminaire de Québec in 1663. He openly fought the selling of alcoholic drinks to Indians. He promoted the education and training of priests and church administrators.—Wikipedia
Sir John A. Macdonald
Mackenzie-Selkirk-Simpson
William Lyon Mackenzie
Louis Joseph Papineau
Papineau, Cartier
By Alfred D. DeCelles
Oxford ed. Volume 5 (New and Revised, Part 2, first half of book), published 1926
Papineau’s political career as leader of the early 19th Century Quebec nationalists. Cartier’s political career from the uprising of 1837 to Confederation.
Egerton Ryerson
John Graves Simcoe
John Graves Simcoe
By Duncan Campbell Scott
Morang ed. Volume 7, published 1909
The first lieutenant-governor of the new British colony of Upper Canada.
Lord Sydenham
Wilmot
Tilley
Wolfe-Montcalm
Index and History
Index and Dictionary of Canadian History
By Lawrence J. Burpee and Arthur G. Doughty
Morang ed. Volume 21, published 1912
A list of the persons, places and events that were considered significant in the development of Canada. Each entry has a short description of the relevance of the topic, with references to the various volumes and other reference material.