Passing Into Oblivion:" The Diaries of William Porte Lucan, Ontario 1864-1898
by PORTE, William; STOTT, Glenn & Greg (eds.)
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Arkona, Ontario: Anokra Press, 2009. Softcover. Near fine. xviii, 586 p. 28 cm pictorial softcover binding. Includes 3 maps and over 80 b&w illustrations. Crease in spine.
Porte was the Postmaster in Lucan, Ontario when he began the diary and it is noted as an important historical document for scholars of the Donnelly massacre. However, it also offers historical insight into the town of Lucan from its beginnings in 1862 until Porte's last entry in October 1898. Glenn and Greg Stott's edition offers critical and photographic context for this valuable historical document.
Porte was the Postmaster in Lucan, Ontario when he began the diary and it is noted as an important historical document for scholars of the Donnelly massacre. However, it also offers historical insight into the town of Lucan from its beginnings in 1862 until Porte's last entry in October 1898. Glenn and Greg Stott's edition offers critical and photographic context for this valuable historical document.
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- Attic Books (CA)
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- Title
- Passing Into Oblivion:" The Diaries of William Porte Lucan, Ontario 1864-1898
- Author
- PORTE, William; STOTT, Glenn & Greg (eds.)
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Anokra Press
- Place of Publication
- Arkona, Ontario
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- Lucan, Donnelly, Canadiana, Middlesex County
- Bookseller catalogs
- Local History;
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