The Dictionary Of Biographical Reference

Manitoba has been at the crossroads of many of the important debates and events in Canadian history. From the early fur trade to the Riel Rebellion to the Winnipeg General Strike, Manitobans have frequently played crucial roles in Canadian and sometimes world history. Until now, there has been no comprehensive, contemporary source for information on the many Manitobans who have left their mark on history and society. Dictionary of Manitoba Biography fills this gap, with biographical sketches of over 1700 Manitobans who have made an impact in politics, the arts, sports, commerce, agriculture, and society. It is an invaluable resource for scholars, students, and general readers interested in Canadian history. Particular emphasis has been placed on reflecting Manitoba's ethnic and social diversity, and on including men and women who were notable in their own day but have now been forgotten. Many entries also refer the reader to additional references for further reading. More than a reference book, Dictionary of Manitoba Biography is also a fascinating work of history in its own right, which presents the full and colourful scope of over 300 years of people in Manitoba history and social life, from premiers and mayors to nightclub owners and sports heroes.

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Contains over 14,000 brief entries covering persons both past and present

Excerpt from The Dictionary of Biographical Reference: Containing One Hundred Thousand Names, Together With a Classed Index of the Biographical Literature of Europe and America Of works on Biography the number is legion nevertheless, it appeared to the compiler of the present volume that room still existed for a Compendium, in which, by a judicious system of compression, 3. Students' Dictionary might be formed, which would register what, after all, is of the first importance to them, - viz., the more prominent dates and facts, - and at the same time assist them to the knowledge of works of a more recondite nature, in which fuller information might be found, if needed. Such a Compendium is now before the reader. An approximation to the system adopted has been attempted by others, but in no case has it been carried out to the extent of the present work neither has the system of reference - the principal feature of this design ever been essayed, if thought of. The want which the present work is intended to supply is one which must have been experienced by every earnest reader or writer. The value of the data upon which the 'generalisations of both must rest mainly depends upon the readiness with which they can be verified, and no facts are more frequently in requisition for this purpose than those connected with the personal history of individuals; and when these are not of such note as to have taken their place in general history, it will be evident to all that much valuable time is frequently wasted in the attempt to identify them. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.