Robert Barr (16 September 1849 – 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist.
Robert Barr was born in Barony, Lanark, Scotland to Robert Barr and Jane Watson. In 1854, he emigrated with his parents to Upper Canada at the age of four years old. His family settled on a farm near the village of Muirkirk. Barr assisted his father with his job as a carpenter, and developed a sound work ethic. Robert Barr then worked as a steel smelter for a number of years before he was educated at Toronto Normal School in 1873 to train as a teacher.
Robert Barr (16 September 1849 – 21 October 1912) was a Scottish-Canadian short story writer and novelist.
Robert Barr was born in Barony, Lanark, Scotland to Robert Barr and Jane Watson. In 1854, he emigrated with his parents to Upper Canada at the age of four years old. His family settled on a farm near the village of Muirkirk. Barr assisted his father with his job as a carpenter, and developed a sound work ethic. Robert Barr then worked as a steel smelter for a number of years before he was educated at Toronto Normal School in 1873 to train as a teacher.
The Speculations of John Steele
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The Speculations of John Steele
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Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781023453837 |
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| Publisher: | Anson Street Press |
| Publication date: | 03/29/2025 |
| Pages: | 172 |
| Product dimensions: | 6.14(w) x 9.21(h) x 0.44(d) |