
PREFATORY NOTE
APPENDIX.
ILLUSTRATIONS IN COLOUR
LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHS
I WHY CANADA IS BRITISH
II THE DOMINION OF CANADA
III CONFEDERATION
IV LANDS AND THE PEOPLE
V INDUSTRIES AND TRANSPORT
VI THE OLD PROVINCE OF NOVA SCOTIA
Written by someone who made the journey from England to Canada himself, this guide offers a firsthand look at what new arrivals can expect. Drawing on years of farming in Ontario and later life in Toronto and Halifax, the author blends personal anecdotes with a broader picture of the country. He presents Canada as a vast land of possibility, while also acknowledging the hurdles that newcomers often face.
The book walks listeners through each province, highlighting the historical forces that shaped them and the resources that define daily life today. It balances optimism about fertile farms and growing towns with practical warnings about seasonal labor markets, cost of living, and the importance of timing one’s move. Helpful appendices list contacts, land regulations, and other details that can make the transition smoother for a British immigrant.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (412K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net with images provided by The Internet Archives
Release date
2015-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1865–1943
An English-born Canadian writer and historian, she turned Canada’s past into lively stories for general readers and young audiences. Her work ranges from fiction to popular history, with a special interest in Quebec, Ontario, and the making of Canada.
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