Bain, James

Bain, James
(1842-1908)
   Born in London, England. Came to Canada with his parents at early age; educated at the Toronto Academy and the Toronto Grammar School. Spent some years in London engaged in the publishing business. Returned to Canada, 1882; appointed chief librarian of Toronto Public Library, 1883.
   Index: Bk Discovers list of Brock's books, 135.
   Bib.: Morgan, Can. Men.

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