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Set against the backdrop of the 1990s newspaper wars, this biography chronicles the remarkable career of J. Douglas MacFarlane, a renowned Canadian editor. Spanning 50 years, his journey includes pivotal moments like the Marilyn Bell swim in 1954 and JFK's assassination in 1963. MacFarlane's influence extended beyond reporting; as head of Ryerson’s School of Journalism, he shaped future generations of journalists. This account, written by his son Richard, captures the essence of a bygone era when newspapers dominated the news landscape with bold headlines and fierce competition.
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Canada's Newspaper Legend: The Story of J. Douglas MacFarlane, Richard MacFarlane
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Canada's Newspaper Legend: The Story of J. Douglas MacFarlane
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Richard MacFarlane
- Publisher
- ECW Press
- Publisher
- 2000
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 384
- ISBN13
- 9781550224139
- Category
- Biographies and Thoughts, Journalism
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of the 1990s newspaper wars, this biography chronicles the remarkable career of J. Douglas MacFarlane, a renowned Canadian editor. Spanning 50 years, his journey includes pivotal moments like the Marilyn Bell swim in 1954 and JFK's assassination in 1963. MacFarlane's influence extended beyond reporting; as head of Ryerson’s School of Journalism, he shaped future generations of journalists. This account, written by his son Richard, captures the essence of a bygone era when newspapers dominated the news landscape with bold headlines and fierce competition.