G. Howard Ferguson: Ontario tory (Ontario historical studies series) by Oliver, Peter

University of Toronto Press. Used - Good. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of Toronto Press. Used - Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of Toronto Press for the Ontario Historical Studies Series, 1978-04-01. Hardcover. Very Good. 1977. Black cloth covered boards with silver spine titles; minimal wear; jacket is lightly worn, now in Brodart cover; 8vo, 7 3/4" to 9 3/4" tall; interior is clean and unmarked; 501 pages.

Ontario Historical Studies Series, 1977-01. Hardcover. Good.

Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1977. 501 pp, 9 1/4" H. B&w photographs. Inscribed on title page: "For John Watson, / with my very best wishes, / Peter Oliver". "As premier of Ontario from 1923 to 1930, G. Howard Ferguson was the most successful, the most colourful, and perhaps the ablest of Canadian politicians of his time. Largely as a result of his leadership, the Ontario Tories emerged from the debacle of their 1919 defeat to eliminate virtually all political opposition - and launch the Conservative dynasty in Ontario. Peter Oliver's study of Ferguson's life and times provides both a revealing picture of a political professional of driving ambition and rare talent and a commentary on a largely rural society dealing with the challenges of industrialization and urbanization." Light wrinkling at bottom of spine, previous owner's name stamp on free front endpaper, minor glue residue on endpapers, minor browning to edges of text block. Dust jacket… Read More

University of Toronto Press. Used - Good. Ships from the UK. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages.

University of Toronto Press for the Ontario Historical Studies Series, 1977. First Edition - Presentation Copy. . Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good. pp.501 with index. clean tight copy Presentation sticker on inside front cover to Honourable Robert Welch Minister of Culture and Recreation b/w photos sometanning to text pages bumping to lower spine board, d/j top/bottom spines small chips, creases small abrasion to lower spine, top front 2x1/2" tear near hinge, top back 1/2" tear on hinge, back white of d/j sunned with some soiling, wear to corner with some tears to d/j corners Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall