Charles Clarke, Pen and Ink Warrior

When Charles Clarke settled in Elora, Ontario, in 1848 he joined the ranks of the province''s radical reformers, becoming a vigorous critic of everything in Canada that smacked of the old regime - rank, privilege, and monopoly - and an enthusiastic supporter of everything promised by the new - equity, democracy, and individual opportunity. He played a prominent role in drafting the "Clear Grit" pl...