Emperor of the North
Emperor of the NorthAuthor(s): James RaffanReview(s):“Raffan has made a significant contribution to the ever-evolving saga of 19th-century North America.”“Raffan handles his history admirably. . .an unflinching yet sympathetic look at an important nation-builder.”With this book, James Raffan joins the ranks of Pierre Berton and Peter C. Newman.Raffan has spun the fetid straw of [George Simpson’s] life into a golden book.A significant contribution to the ever-evolving saga of nineteenth-century North America.Raffan handles his history admirably . . . . An unflinching yet sympathetic look at an important nation-builder.A balanced, well-documented, yet engaging and colourful story.. . . A wonderful read to be treasured . . . one of those rare books you don’t want to finish.ISBN: 9780006394877