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- catalog abstract ""In the mid-nineteenth century, the name Luther H. Holton was as familiar to Canadians as those of Alexander T. Galt or Antoine A. Dorion. A Montreal resident for most of his life, Holton rose from humble origins to become a remarkable entrepreneur, playing a significant role in the development of a steamboat line and the building of a railway. He helped to establish important businesses in marine engines, banking, and real estate. From the success of his various business ventures, he moved easily into the world of politics. Luther Holton was finance minister of the United Province of Canada from 1863 to 1864, leading the battle to reform the finance department and to enhance the province's credit in London, England." "Originally opposed to the union of the British North American provinces, Holton became a firm supporter of confederation and helped to launch Canadian constitutional policy in directions that are still felt today. He shared with other influential figures, especially Wilfrid Laurier, the recognition that the young Dominion had to avoid cultural conflicts and to provide opportunities for the fledgling Canadian national economy to develop." "Drawing from wide-ranging archival sources, many never before used, Henry Klassen has created a fascinating portrait of this extraordinary man who played such a significant role in the shaping of Canada."--Jacket.".
- catalog contributor b12113316.
- catalog coverage "Canada Politics and government 1867-1914.".
- catalog coverage "Montréal (Québec) Biography.".
- catalog created "c2001.".
- catalog date "2001".
- catalog date "c2001.".
- catalog dateCopyrighted "c2001.".
- catalog description ""In the mid-nineteenth century, the name Luther H. Holton was as familiar to Canadians as those of Alexander T. Galt or Antoine A. Dorion. A Montreal resident for most of his life, Holton rose from humble origins to become a remarkable entrepreneur, playing a significant role in the development of a steamboat line and the building of a railway. He helped to establish important businesses in marine engines, banking, and real estate. From the success of his various business ventures, he moved easily into the world of politics. Luther Holton was finance minister of the United Province of Canada from 1863 to 1864, leading the battle to reform the finance department and to enhance the province's credit in London, England." "Originally opposed to the union of the British North American provinces, Holton became a firm supporter of confederation and helped to launch Canadian constitutional policy in directions that are still felt today. He shared with other influential figures, especially Wilfrid Laurier, the recognition that the young Dominion had to avoid cultural conflicts and to provide opportunities for the fledgling Canadian national economy to develop." "Drawing from wide-ranging archival sources, many never before used, Henry Klassen has created a fascinating portrait of this extraordinary man who played such a significant role in the shaping of Canada."--Jacket.".
- catalog description "1. Work on the Harbourfront 1 -- 2. In a Plain Office Down by the River Side 21 -- 3. Developing Steamboat Services 39 -- 4. Railway Builder 61 -- 5. Keeping Up an Active Interest in Public Affairs 99 -- 6. Minister of Finance 127 -- 7. Continuing Challenge of Politics 155 -- 8. Financing the Canada Engine Works 185 -- 9. Savings Banker 201 -- 10. Real Estate Entrepreneur 217.".
- catalog description "Includes bibliographical references and index.".
- catalog extent "xvi, 297 p. :".
- catalog hasFormat "Luther H. Holton.".
- catalog identifier "1552380270".
- catalog isFormatOf "Luther H. Holton.".
- catalog issued "2001".
- catalog issued "c2001.".
- catalog language "eng".
- catalog publisher "Calgary : University of Calgary Press,".
- catalog relation "Luther H. Holton.".
- catalog spatial "Canada Politics and government 1867-1914.".
- catalog spatial "Montréal (Québec) Biography.".
- catalog spatial "Québec (Province) Montréal".
- catalog subject "971.05/1/092 21".
- catalog subject "Businessmen Québec (Province) Montréal Biography.".
- catalog subject "Canada. Parliament. House of Commons Biography.".
- catalog subject "F1033.H76 K58 2001".
- catalog subject "Holton, Luther Hamilton, 1817-1880.".
- catalog subject "Legislators Québec (Province) Montréal Biography.".
- catalog subject "Politicians Québec (Province) Montréal Biography.".
- catalog tableOfContents "1. Work on the Harbourfront 1 -- 2. In a Plain Office Down by the River Side 21 -- 3. Developing Steamboat Services 39 -- 4. Railway Builder 61 -- 5. Keeping Up an Active Interest in Public Affairs 99 -- 6. Minister of Finance 127 -- 7. Continuing Challenge of Politics 155 -- 8. Financing the Canada Engine Works 185 -- 9. Savings Banker 201 -- 10. Real Estate Entrepreneur 217.".
- catalog title "Luther H. Holton : a founding Canadian entrepreneur / Henry C. Klassen.".
- catalog type "Biography. fast".
- catalog type "text".