“James McGill of Montreal”
By Stanley Brice Frost

James McGill is well known as the founder of McGill University but the rest of his accomplishments remain little known. This new biography reveals the fascinating life story of a man who, as fur trader, merchant, public servant, and colonel of the militia, played a significant role in Canada's development.

McGill came to Canada from Scotland in 1766 at the age of twenty-two. After ten years as a fur trader, he moved to Montreal and cofounded Todd, McGill & Co. He continued in the fur trade but also encouraged general trade and in later years pioneered the export of goods to Britain. Active in politics, McGill was a magistrate of Montreal and a member of the first parliament of Lower Canada. He also served for many years as a member of the Governor's Executive Council. During the War of 1812 he commanded the militia that defended Montreal, helping to foil the United States's attempts to annex Canada.

Educated at Glasgow University, McGill never lost his love of learning, and his bequest of land and an endowment to found a college bearing his name was a gesture fully consistent with his generous character and strong commitment to the city he had made his own.

The book is a softcover, 9 x 6 inches, and was published by McGill-Queen’s University Press in 1995. It is 186 pages long, and also includes an Index, bibliography, footnotes, and some illustrations. Book is used, but in good condition – some normal shelf-wear, and a former owner’s inscription written inside, but otherwise no writing or markings, no missing or torn pages, a clean cover & tight spine. Top bidder should add $6.99 postage within Canada, or $12.99 to the USA. I have other, similar books up for sale now, so please check them out too! Multiple books always combined to save on postage, & full refund if you’re not happy. Thanks for looking!