In seeking information for this modest story of the life of Thomas D'Arcy McGee, I received the kind assistance of the staff in the Reference Library, Toronto, and also that of Dr. Doughty and his staff in the Dominion Archives, Ottawa. I must particularly acknowledge a debt to Mr. J. J. McGee of Ottawa, brother of T. D'Arcy McGee. He kindly allowed me to examine the material which he had collected concerning his distinguished brother. Finally, I am indebted to the editor of this series, Mr. W. S. Wallace, for helpful suggestions and criticisms.

A. B.

CONTENTS

I [YOUTH]

II [THE LESSONS OF EXPERIENCE]

III [THE PROPHET OF CANADIAN NATIONALITY]

IV [IN OFFICE AND OUT OF IT]

V [CONFEDERATION AND FENIANISM]

VI [CLOSING YEARS]

VII [CONCLUSION]