Author Reading: Ken McGoogan, How the Scots Invented Canada

Scots and their descendants have played a leading role in the history of Canada. Starting with his own deep roots in Scotland and early Canada, Ken McGoogan has created a lively, entertaining narrative that focuses on more than sixty Scots who have led the way in shaping this country. How the Scots Invented Canada is an exuberant celebration of the building of a nation. One of Canada’s leading historical biographers, Ken McGoogan has won a number of awards, including the prestigious Pierre Berton Award for his body of work.