The British Empire Series: British AmericaK. Paul, Trench, Trübner, 1900 - Great Britain |
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... importance in the Dominion . The largest ocean - going vessels trade to and from its seaports . Agriculture is in a flourish- ing condition , and nearly 50 per cent . of the popula- tion is engaged in its development . There is still an ...
... importance in the Dominion . The largest ocean - going vessels trade to and from its seaports . Agriculture is in a flourish- ing condition , and nearly 50 per cent . of the popula- tion is engaged in its development . There is still an ...
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... importance of giving to the young idea a proper knowledge of what the British Empire is , and what it may become in the future . The following extract from the instructions to the Inspectors , issued by the English Educational ...
... importance of giving to the young idea a proper knowledge of what the British Empire is , and what it may become in the future . The following extract from the instructions to the Inspectors , issued by the English Educational ...
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... important position is the Right Hon . the Earl of Aberdeen , ' who has identi- fied himself with the progress and development of the country in such a way as to make him one of the most popular of Governors - General . In his work he is ...
... important position is the Right Hon . the Earl of Aberdeen , ' who has identi- fied himself with the progress and development of the country in such a way as to make him one of the most popular of Governors - General . In his work he is ...
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... important factor in the growth of the Dominion has been the development of railway communication . In 1868 there were only 2522 miles of railway . Now there are over 16,000 miles , and , in proportion to its population , Canada is ...
... important factor in the growth of the Dominion has been the development of railway communication . In 1868 there were only 2522 miles of railway . Now there are over 16,000 miles , and , in proportion to its population , Canada is ...
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... important , from a national standpoint , than a direct return of so much per cent . per annum . I Mention must also be made of the effect the develop- ment of the waterways has had upon the expansion of Canada . They were commenced long ...
... important , from a national standpoint , than a direct return of so much per cent . per annum . I Mention must also be made of the effect the develop- ment of the waterways has had upon the expansion of Canada . They were commenced long ...
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