Wilfrid Laurieir

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Stewart, Roderick, 1934-

Wilfrid Laurier: a pledge for Canada

(The Quest Library ; 17).
Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 1-894852-00-1

1. Laurier, Wilfrid, 1841-1919. 2. Canada – Politics and government – 1896-1911. 3. Prime ministers – Canada – Biography. I. Title. II. Series: Quest library; 17.

FC551.L3S73 2002 971.05’6’092 C2002-940314-6
F1033.S73 2002

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Chronology: Lynne Bowen
Index: Darcy Dunton
Layout: Édiscript enr.
Cover design: Zirval Design
Cover illustration: Francine Auger
Photo research: Roderick Stewart and Rhonda Bailey

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