Joey Smallwood: Schemer and Dreamer Contributor(s): Argyle, Ray (Author) |
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ISBN: 1459703715 ISBN-13: 9781459703711 Publisher: Dundurn Group OUR PRICE: $8.99 Product Type: Open Ebook - Other Formats Published: August 2012 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Presidents & Heads Of State - Biography & Autobiography | Historical - Biography & Autobiography | Political |
Dewey: 971.804 |
Series: Quest Biography |
Physical Information: 0.29" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" 192 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Canadian |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Known as the only living Father of Confederation in his lifetime, Joey Smallwood was an entertaining, crafty, and controversial politician in Canada for decades. Born in Gambo, Newfoundland, Joseph (Joey) Smallwood (1900-1991) spent his life championing the worth and potential of his native province. Although he was a successful journalist and radio personality, Smallwood is best known for his role in bringing Newfoundland into Confederation with Canada in 1949, believing that such an action would secure an average standard of living for Newfoundlanders. He was rightfully dubbed the only living Father of Confederation in his lifetime and was premier of the province for twenty-three years. |