Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. An introduction v
3. Preface xxxi
4. List of Abbreviations xxxiv
5. Contents xxxv
6. Illustrations xxxvii
7. I. Introduction: Chivalry and Justice 1
8. 2. Ontario: The Pioneer 19
9. 3. The Prairie Provinces: Democracy’s “Grass Roots” 46
10. 4. British Columbia: The Individualist 84
11. 5. Ottawa Interlude: Women’s Political Rights as a Federal Issue 105
12. 6. The Maritime Provinces: Stronghold of Conservatism 156
13. 7. Quebec: The First Shall Be Last 214
14. Appendices 265
15. Index 301