[Note: From 1857 until his death, McGee was active in
Canadian politics. A gifted speaker and strong supporter
of Confederation, he is regarded as one of Canada's
fathers of Confederation. On April 7, 1868, after
attending a late-night session in the House of Commons,
he was shot and killed as he returned to his rooming
house on Sparks Street in Ottawa. It is generally believed
that McGee was the victim of a Fenian plot. Patrick
James Whelan was convicted and hanged for the crime,
however the evidence implicating him was later seen to
be suspect.]




CONTENTS


BOOK I.

CHAPTER I.--The First Inhabitants

CHAPTER II.--The First Ages

CHAPTER III.--Christianity Preached at Tara--The Result

CHAPTER IV.--The Constitution, and how the Kings kept it