John Alexander Ferguson

John Alexander Ferguson was a leading barrister and esteemed judge of the New South Wales Industrial Commission for much of his successful career, and actively contributed to the history of his country. A highly industrious man, Ferguson worked tirelessly to act for the public good. His defining contribution to the history of Australia however, was his magisterial, seven volume BIBLIOGRAPHY OF AUSTRALIA (1941-1969) which describes, with some limited exceptions, every printed document concerning Australia from 1784 to 1901. Many of these can be found in the Ferguson Collection which amasses some of Australia's most significant, rare and unique colonial records as well as pictures and maps that track the birth of Australia.

MS Acc14.095 comprises miscellaneous papers relating to lives and careers of the Reverend John Ferguson, Sir John Alexander Ferguson and their extended families. Comprises letters from family and acquaintances including a large group of condolences sent to Sir John following the deaths of his first wife, Bessie, and his son, Colin; a group of postcards sent to and from family members; Colin Ferguson's autograph book, together with replies to letters he sent to prominent people requesting their signature; a ship board journal kept by Bessie Ferguson on a trip to London in 1937; a number of cuttings by and about family members; and family history information. There is also a scrap book, compiled by Thomas Whitely, containing cuttings of articles written by him, together with maps relating to the history of the crossing of the Blue Mountain; and a photograph of students from Sydney Girl's High School (1921).

Contains correspondence with missionaries, institutions such as the National Library, collectors and historians concerning his interest in collecting Australiana and in compiling his Bibliography of Australia; family correspondence; files of cuttings, manuscripts, both original and copies, notes and printed items on such topics as local histories, particular events in Australian history, and missionary work in the Pacific Islands; medals, and early Australian money; papers relating to his work with the Library of New South Wales and the Royal Australian Historical Society; and manuscript drafts and galley proofs of his Bibliography of Australia and The Howes and their press. An addition of 2 boxes has been received and is unavailable until processed.

John Alexander MacNeil is eighty years old. Sharp-tongued and quick-witted, he lives alone in rural Cape Breton, but he still cooks breakfast for his wife, who’s been dead for thirty years. He silently starts to question his own mind after stopping to pick up a hitchhiker — a hitchhiker who turns out to be his neighbour’s mailbox. Everything shifts, though, when Emily, a pregnant teenager, shows up at his house with no place else to go. Determined to help Emily as best as he can, John must also keep the wolves from his door and maintain some semblance of sanity. The Unlikely Redemption of John Alexander MacNeil is a compelling, witty and heartwarming novel by renowned Nova Scotia author Lesley Choyce.

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Alexander the Great led soldiers from his perch atop his horse, Bucephalus. He commanded the largest army the world had ever known. He ruled a kingdom that stretched across two continents. Before he was 30, he was the richest man on the planet. Alexander would know love, he'd know loss, but he'd never know an end to his ambitions. Only his death ended his conquest. Today, over 2,000 years later, generals still study Alexander's battle plans. Manuscripts preserved at libraries he founded were used by historians to give us a record of his life. Alexander was more than just a king. He embraced the culture of the countries he invaded. He spread democracy. In many ways, Alexander was more of a liberator than a conqueror. In this new book for young adults, middle grade readers can experience the life and times of Alexander the Great.

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