English Civilization Undemonstrative: The Address to the St. George's Society, in the Cathedral of St. James, Toronto, April James, Toronto (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A stirring early Canadian address on civilization, empire, and a new world, offering clear, accessible insights for today.
This nonfiction work presents Henry Scadding’s address to a Toronto society, linking Christian civilization with national progress. It reflects on English roots, immigration, and the shaping of a shared North American identity. The oration looks at how public life, industry, and education can support a stable, undemonstrative society in a growing continent.
What you’ll experience- A historical perspective on how 19th‑century thinkers connected religion, liberty, and national development.
- Reflections on the movement of people between Britain, Ireland, and the new world, and what that meant for Canada.
- A discussion of empire, monarchy, and the role of royal visits in shaping public life.
- Language that situates Canada within a broader English civilization, with notes on culture and infrastructure.
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