Robert Bond
A Political Biography
Description
Elected to Newfoundland’s House of Assembly in 1882, Robert Bond served as a member of government and opposition—and notably as prime minister—in an era filled with challenges that still resonate today. During three turbulent decades, St. John’s burned down, the banks failed, and the drive for economic diversification caused difficult problems. In this in-depth examination, Hiller explores the stakes, the rivalries and the competing visions at play during the period, and he highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the man who was often at centre stage: Bond, politician, leader, and patriot.
Awards
- Long-listed, Newfoundland and Labrador Book Award 2021
- Joint winner, Heritage and History Book Award 2020
Reviews
"[A] comprehensive, splendidly documented, and very detailed study"
- Patricia E. Roy, The Canadian Historical Review
"Jim Hiller's biography of Robert Bond brings together elements of the story of Newfoundland's best known pre-Confederation prime minister that have been scattered through other works over the past four decades. "
- Ed Hollett, The Sir Robert Bond Papers