Time Lord

Time Lord
Author: Clark Blaise
Publisher: Vintage
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2011-07-27
Genre: History
ISBN: 0307766551

It is difficult today to imagine life before standard time was established in 1884. In the middle of the nineteenth century, for example, there were 144 official time zones in North America alone. The confusion that ensued, especially among the burgeoning railroad companies, was an hourly comedy of errors that ultimately threatened to impede progress. The creation of standard time, with its two dozen global time zones, is one of the great inventions of the Victorian Era, yet it has been largely taken for granted. In Time Lord, Clark Blaise re-creates the life of Sanford Fleming, who struggled to convince the world to accept standard time. It’s a fascinating story of science, politics, nationalism, and the determined vision of one man who changed the world. Set in a time marked by substantial technological and cultural transformation, Time Lord is also an erudite exploration of art, literature, consciousness, and our changing relationship to time

Ocean to Ocean

Ocean to Ocean
Author: George Monro Grant
Publisher: Rose, Belford Publishing Company
Total Pages: 640
Release: 1879
Genre: Canada
ISBN:

Sir Sandford Fleming

Sir Sandford Fleming
Author: Jean Murray Cole
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 330
Release: 2009-10-12
Genre: Biography & Autobiography
ISBN: 1770705716

Sandford Fleming knew fame and many honours later in life, but the path was not always easy. His beginnings are revealed in these early diaries that record his thoughts as an eighteen-year-old leaving his family home in Scotland for Canada. After unsuccessful attempts to get work as a surveyor, he finally made important contacts in Toronto, and through involvement with the Mechanics' Institute and the (Royal) Canadian Institute, became connected to the leading architects and engineers in the community. His work on major projects, including an ambitious plan for the Toronto Harbour and The Esplanade, ultimately led to his first big railway appointment in 1852. Best known for his role in mapping the Canadian Pacific Railway, he also designed Canada's first adhesive postage stamp, the three-penny Beaver; was an early promoter of the Pacific cable; and is recognized around the world as the inventor of Standard Time. The recipient of many honours, Fleming was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1897.

Terrestrial Time

Terrestrial Time
Author: Sir Sandford Fleming
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2023-07-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781021523044

This gripping memoir traces the extraordinary life and career of Sir Fleming Sandford, legendary explorer, scientist, and adventurer. From his early expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctic to his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of astronomy, Sandford's life is a testament to the power of curiosity, daring, and perseverance. With vividly drawn characters, breathtaking action scenes, and a deep appreciation for the natural and scientific wonders of the world, this book is a must-read for anyone who loves a good adventure story. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Sir Sandford Fleming

Sir Sandford Fleming
Author: Doris Joyce Unitt
Publisher: Peterborough, Ont : Review Print Company
Total Pages: 159
Release: 1968
Genre:
ISBN:

Sir Sandford Fleming

Sir Sandford Fleming
Author: Jean Murray Cole
Publisher:
Total Pages: 460
Release: 2016-12-28
Genre:
ISBN: 9781525235955

Best known for his major railway-building accomplishments, Sir Sandford Fleming's origins are revealed in these early diaries that record his thoughts as an 18-year-old leaving his family home in Scotland for Canada.

Sandford Fleming

Sandford Fleming
Author: Lawrence Johnstone Burpee
Publisher: London ; Toronto : H. Milford, Oxford University Press
Total Pages: 344
Release: 1915
Genre: Railroads
ISBN:

City of Debtors

City of Debtors
Author: Anne Fleming
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Total Pages: 318
Release: 2018-01-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0674982053

Since the 1890s, people on the lowest rungs of the economic ladder in the U.S. have paid the highest price for credit. Anne Fleming tells how each generation has tackled the problem of fringe finance and its regulation. Her detailed work contributes to the broader, ongoing debate about the meaning of justice within capitalistic societies.

The Inner Voice

The Inner Voice
Author: Reneé Fleming
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 241
Release: 2005-09-27
Genre: Music
ISBN: 1101098880

The fascinating personal story of one of the most celebrated talents in today’s music scene The star of the Metropolitan Opera's recent revival of Dvorak's Rusalka, soprano Renée Fleming brings a consummately beautiful voice, striking interpretive talents, and compelling artistry to bear on performances that have captivated audiences in opera houses and recital halls throughout the world. In The Inner Voice—a book that is the story of her own artistic development and the “autobiography” of her voice—this great performer presents a unique and privileged look at the making of a singer and offers hard-won, practical advice to aspiring performance artists everywhere. From her youth as the child of two singing teachers through her years at Juilliard, from her struggles to establish her career to her international success, The Inner Voice is a luminous, articulate, and candid self-portrait of a contemporary artist—and the most revelatory examination yet of the performing life.

The Toronto Book of Love

The Toronto Book of Love
Author: Adam Bunch
Publisher: Dundurn
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2021-01-19
Genre: History
ISBN: 1459746694

Exploring Toronto’s history through tantalizing true tales of romance, marriage, and lust. Toronto’s past is filled with passion and heartache. The Toronto Book of Love brings the history of the city to life with fascinating true tales of romance, marriage, and lust: from the scandalous love affairs of the city’s early settlers to the prime minister’s wife partying with rock stars on her anniversary; from ancient First Nations wedding ceremonies to a pastor wearing a bulletproof vest to perform one of Canada’s first same-sex marriage ceremonies. Home to adulterous movie stars, faithful rebels, and heartbroken spies, Toronto has been shaped by crushes, jealousies, and flirtations. The Toronto Book of Love explores the evolution of the city from a remote colonial outpost to a booming modern metropolis through the stories of those who have fallen in love among its ravines, church spires, and skyscrapers.