Excerpt from Queen's Own Rifles of Canada Semi-Centennial Reunion and Historical Pageant: Official Programme, Exhibition Park, Toronto, June 18th to 25, 1910
What is a Pageant? -a Pageant is a series of historical events, regal or homely, grave or gay, heroic or simple, in a country' 3 history, depicted by living representatives passing before us in processional review, accompanied by such music and suitable scenic embellishments as the theme or occasion may dictate. Pageants, masques and other entertainments of the like kind are hundreds of years old. Kings and Queens of the olden times were especially fond of entertaining rival monarchs in this style, each trying to outvie the other in splendor and novelty of surroundings. We may here mention one familiar to all students of history - the famous F ield of the Cloth of Gold - this mag nificent Pageant beingb Given by Francis I. Of France in honor of the visit of Henry VIII. Of England.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book presents the complete spectacle of a magnificent 1910 pageant held in Toronto, Canada, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Queen's Own Rifles of Canada regiment. The event featured over 1200 participants and 500 horses, portraying the history of Ontario from the 18th century through to the 20th. The pageant included scenes depicting the founding of Toronto, the War of 1812, the Upper Canada Rebellion, and the Fenian Raid. The text of the book includes the speeches, songs, and dialogue from the pageant, as well as historical notes and illustrations. As well as serving as a record of the event, this book provides insights into the history of Canada, the role of the military in Canadian society, and the importance of preserving and celebrating the nation's heritage. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781527897595_0
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