J Fry
Mind at Sea, A
- ISBN 13:
- 9781459719293
- author:
- J Fry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dundurn Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.7 x 23 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Historical, 1701-1900, J Fry,Mind a
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
A Mind at Sea: Henry Fry and the Glorious Era of Quebec's Sailing Ships by John Fry. Between 1856 and 1877, Henry Fry played a pivotal role in shaping Canada's maritime industry. As Lloyd's agent for the St. Lawrence River, he oversaw the construction of massive ships that dominated the harbour coves below his home in Quebec. Fry was also at the forefront of reform, fighting against the kidnapping of sailors and advocating for safer deck loading practices. As president of the Dominion Board of Trade, Fry wielded significant influence, interacting with prominent figures such as Lord and Lady Dufferin, Sir John A. Macdonald, Wilfrid Laurier, and Sir Narcisse-Fortunat Belleau, Quebec's lieutenant-governor. Despite his many achievements, Fry struggled with mental depression, a personal demon he battled throughout his life. This book offers an intimate glimpse into the life of Henry Fry, a colourful figure who left an indelible mark on 19th-century Quebec.
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