This detailed biography of Alexander Macdonell offers a unique perspective on the intersection of religion and politics in early Canada. Macdonell's contributions to the Catholic Church and his involvement in the legislative process make his life an essential chapter in the history of the province. Macdonell's engaging style and in-depth research make this an important addition to Canadian historical scholarship. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.