Inspirational Quotes by Agnes Christina Laut (Canadian Writer)

Agnes Christina Laut (1871–1936) was a Canadian journalist, novelist, historian, and social worker known for her historical narratives and advocacy for Canadian nationalism. Her works popularized Canadian history, blending fact with engaging storytelling.

Born in Stanley Township, Ontario, Laut moved to Winnipeg, Manitoba, in 1873. She completed normal school at 15, briefly attended the University of Manitoba, but left due to health issues, turning to journalism. She worked as an editorial writer for Manitoba Free Press (1895–97) before traveling across North America, funding her journey through freelance writing. Despite moving to the U.S. in 1900, she remained a Canadian nationalist, writing to educate Americans about Canada. She also worked with the Childhood Conservation League (1919,) advocating for homeless children after the Mexican Revolution.

Laut’s first novel, Lords of the North (1900,) a romanticized account of the fur trade, marked the start of her historical fiction career. Other notable works include Pathfinders of the West (1902,) The Story of the Trapper (1902,) Canada, the Empire of the North (1909,) and The Canadian Commonwealth (1915,) focusing on exploration, settlement, and Indigenous history.

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