| Description |
1 online resource (96 pages) : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits |
| Contents |
Table of Contents; I: Overture in Quebec; II: Palace on Wheels; III: A People's King; IV: The North American King; V: A Summer Epilogue; VI: Our King is at War; VII: Canada's Queen Mother; Notes / Acknowledgements; Further Reading |
| Summary |
A beautiful and nostalgic look at the royal tour that captured a generation -- the first visit of a reigning monarch to Canada. This six week visit from the Atlantic to the Pacific and back again (with a short excursion to the United States) enthralled a young nation. Fifty years ago, King George VI and Queen Elizabeth arrived at Quebec City to tour "the senior daughter of the dominions". This is a fond recollection of those few magic weeks and the outpouring of affection for the new king and his beautiful wife. Filled with contemporary pictures and anecdotes, this book captures the feeling of |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 -- Travel -- Canada
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George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 -- Travel -- Canada
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| SUBJECT |
Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002 fast |
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George VI, King of Great Britain, 1895-1952 fast |
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Visits of state -- Canada
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HISTORY -- General.
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Travel
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Canada
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| Genre/Form |
Electronic books
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e-books.
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Livres numériques.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Toffoli, Garry, 1953-
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| ISBN |
9781554882847 |
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1554882842 |
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9781459713529 |
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1459713524 |
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