Wilfrid Laurier On The Platform 1871-1890 is a collection of the principal speeches made by Wilfrid Laurier in Parliament or before the people during the early years of his political career. Laurier was a Canadian politician who served as the seventh Prime Minister of Canada from 1896 to 1911. The book covers the period from 1871 to 1890, during which Laurier served as a Member of Parliament and rose to prominence within the Liberal Party. The speeches in this book cover a range of topics, including Canadian national identity, constitutional reform, economic policy, and social issues. The collection provides insight into the political beliefs and rhetorical style of one of Canada's most important political figures. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in Canadian history or political rhetoric.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.