Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. The Ontario Historical Studies Series ix
4. Preface xi
5. 1. From Kingston Youth to Toronto Alderman 1
6. 2. George Brown's Lieutenant 27
7. 3. From Postmaster General to Judge 46
8. 4. Premier by Appointment 66
9. 5. Premier by Popular Mandate 105
10. 6. Defender of Provincial Rights 141
11. 7. Liberal Pragmatist 182
12. 8. Servant of the Hierarchy 224
13. 9. The Best of Equal Righters 248
14. 10. The Grand Old Man 278
15. 11. The Spirit of Change 296
16. 12. A Cipher in Politics 327
17. Appendices 353
18. Notes 359
19. Note on Sources 417
20. Picture Credits 422
21. Index 423