Download or read book James McGill of Montreal written by Stanley Brice Frost and published by McGill-Queen's Press - MQUP. This book was released on 1995 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: James McGill is well known as the founder of McGill University but the rest of his accomplishments remain little known. This new biography reveals the fascinating life story of a man who, as fur trader, merchant, public servant, and colonel of the militia, played a significant role in Canada's development.