The Day of Sir John Macdonald A Chronicle of the First Prime Minister of the Dominion

"The Day of Sir John Macdonald" by Joseph Pope is a recounting of the remarkable life and times of John A. Macdonald, Canada's first Prime Minister, during the Dominion's genesis. Tracing his path from a young boy in Glasgow to a powerful political leader in Canada, the book brings to light major historical events that shaped Canada's identity. Beginning with John Alexander Macdonald's childhood, it describes his family and their immigration to Canada. The story builds a picture of his youth in Kingston, Ontario, against the backdrop of a province dealing with problems like the aftermath of the War of 1812 and growing public discontent. As Macdonald pursues law and faces the political atmosphere of the time, he becomes more involved in politics, setting the stage for his rise as a key leader in Canadian history. This start promises a closer look at his important work and the difficult times he steered through in Canada's early years.