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W. L. (William Lawson) Grant
1872–1935
A Canadian historian and teacher whose books helped introduce generations of readers to the story of Canada. His life also reached well beyond the classroom, including military service in the First World War.
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The Tribune of Nova Scotia A Chronicle of Joseph Howe
by W. L. (William Lawson) Grant
About the author
Born in Halifax in 1872, William Lawson Grant became known as a Canadian educator, historian, and author. Reliable biographical sources also note that he served as a militia and army officer, and that he died in Toronto in 1935.
Grant studied at Queen's University and Balliol College, Oxford, then went on to teach at Upper Canada College, St. Andrew's College, Oxford, and Queen's. Alongside his academic work, he wrote history for a broad readership, including History of Canada and The Tribune of Nova Scotia: A Chronicle of Joseph Howe.
His career joined scholarship with public service. During the First World War he served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force, adding another layer to a life that already spanned teaching, writing, and historical research.