Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas) Skelton
Oscar Douglas Skelton was a Canadian political economist and civil servant. Skelton was a loyal member of the Liberal Party, an expert on international affairs, and a nationalist who encouraged Canadians to pursue autonomy from the British Empire, and to take on what he proclaimed was "the work of the world."
The Railway Builders: A Chronicle of Overland Highways
Skeptics doubted, but visionaries pushed forward, building iron roads to unite a nation and ignite its economy.
By Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas) Skelton
The Canadian Dominion: A Chronicle of Our Northern Neighbor
Discover a nation's journey as it navigates cultural divides, the quest for self-rule, and the looming influence of its southern neighbor.
By Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas) Skelton
The Day of Sir Wilfrid Laurier: A Chronicle of Our Own Time
Witness the rise of a political leader whose early life shaped his commitment to liberal ideals and ultimately influenced the fate of a nation.
By Oscar D. (Oscar Douglas) Skelton