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The Life and Times of Sir Leonard Tilley

James Hannay · 1897

A 1897 biography of Tilley written by journalist James Hannay, published the year after Tilley's death and covering New Brunswick's political history.

This biography of Tilley, written the year after his death, preserves speeches and recollections of his life.

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Front cover of a dark brown or black book with a thin gold-embossed border. Gold script lettering across the center reads a signature-like name ending in 'Tilley'. No other text is visible.
James Hannay, The Life and Times of Sir Leonard Tilley, 1897.

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What it is

This is a book written by James Hannay, a New Brunswick journalist, published in 1897. It tells the life story of Sir Leonard Tilley and the political history of New Brunswick over the preceding decades. The book is held by Library and Archives Canada and digitised on the Internet Archive.

Why it matters

Written soon after Tilley's death by someone who knew him, the book preserves speeches and recollections that might otherwise have been lost. It shows how Tilley was remembered as one of New Brunswick's most important statesmen and a key figure in the struggle for responsible government in the province.

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  • Why might a biography written so soon after someone's death be especially useful, and also especially biased?
  • What does the author's opening passage reveal about his own view of Tilley's importance?
  • What kinds of sources might Hannay have used to write this book?

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