A Popular History of the Dominion of Canada from the Discovery of America to the Present TimeThis work offers a comprehensive history of Canada, including a history of the discovery of the North American continent by the Vikings, the explorations of Jacques Cartier and much more. The history of Prince Edward Island is discussed throughout the work. Steel portraits, maps, and a number of wood engravings accompany the text. |
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A Popular History of the Dominion of Canada, from the Discovery of America ... William Henry Withrow No preview available - 2015 |
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