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Sir Leonard Tilley

James Hannay · 1911

A short 1911 biography of Samuel Leonard Tilley by James Hannay, covering his career in New Brunswick and Canadian politics.

This 1911 biography surveys Tilley's full political career for later readers.

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James Hannay, Sir Leonard Tilley, 1911. Scanned book, Internet Archive.

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What it is

This is a short biography of Sir Leonard Tilley written by James Hannay and published in 1911 as part of a Canadian biographical series called 'The Makers of Canada'. It covers Tilley's early life, business career, and political career in New Brunswick and the Dominion of Canada.

Why it matters

Written about fifteen years after Tilley's death, this biography reflects how he was remembered in the early 20th century, including his roles in temperance reform, railway development, and the movement toward Confederation. It is useful for understanding how later writers framed Tilley's legacy.

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  • Why might Tilley's life be chosen for a series called 'The Makers of Canada'?
  • What parts of his career get the most attention in the table of contents, and what might that suggest about what the author valued?
  • How might a biography written in 1911 differ from one written today?

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