author
Walter R. Nursey
1847–1927
A naval veteran, journalist, and librarian, he turned a life of travel and public service into lively histories for Canadian readers. His books helped preserve stories of Winnipeg, Ontario libraries, and figures such as Isaac Brock.
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The Story of Isaac Brock Hero, Defender and Saviour of Upper Canada, 1812
by Walter R. Nursey
About the author
Born in England in 1846, Walter Reginald Nursey served in the Royal Navy and later worked as a civil servant in India before coming to Canada in 1864. He spent time farming and then moved into journalism, eventually becoming a well-known writer and editor in Manitoba and Ontario.
Nursey is especially remembered for his work as a journalist, librarian, and historical writer. He wrote on local and regional history, including Ten Years in Winnipeg and The Story of Isaac Brock, and he also prepared reports on public libraries and literary institutions in Ontario.
His career shows a practical love of public knowledge: he wrote history for general readers and took part in building library culture as well. He died in 1927, leaving behind books that are still useful to readers interested in early Canadian history.