with an introduction by Bridget Fairfax. It is a well-known fact that Torontonians through the decades have shared a common unfavourable trait – they have always discarded their history. Take Fort York, which arguably marks the beginning of the metropolis we know today. It had to ward off no less than three destructive attempts: 1)…
John is a Canadian journalist and historian. Born in England, he immigrated to Canada with his family at a young age. He began by practicing law but left behind this profession in order to focus on his literary endeavours. He wrote for the Toronto Evening Telegram and the Toronto Weekly Globe. His later years were spent writing histories, essays, and stories. To date, he has been dead for 134 years.