John Graves Simcoe was a British army officer and politician who played a key role in the founding of Upper Canada, the predecessor to the modern province of Ontario. In this biographical sketch, Duncan Campbell Scott provides a detailed and engaging portrait of this important historical figure. With rich historical detail and insightful analysis, John Graves Simcoe is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of Canada or the British Empire.

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