Historicist: The Trouble With O’Brien
An Irish nationalist's attempt to embarrass the governor general provoked mob scenes in May 1887.

An Irish nationalist's attempt to embarrass the governor general provoked mob scenes in May 1887.
Touting the power of the Victorian equivalent of Craigslist.
Mayoral races, reflections on Christmas, and other stories behind the headlines of 125 years ago.
Part one of a two-part look at a nearly forgotten Toronto newspaper.
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