Quote of the day
In England, the profession of the law is that which seems to hold out the strongest attraction to talent, from the circumstance, that in it ability, coupled with exertion, even though unaided by patronage, cannot fail of obtaining reward.
Francis Bond Head
Born: January 1, 1793
Died: July 20, 1875 (aged 82)
Bio: Sir Francis Bond Head, 1st Baronet known as "Galloping Head", was Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada during the rebellion of 1837.
Known for:
- Bubbles from the Brunnens of Nassau (1834)
- The Life Of Bruce, The African Traveler (1840)
- A Fortnight in Ireland (1852)