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Begg, Alexander merchant (1839-1897) [info]. The creation of Manitoba, or, A history of the Red River troubles. Toronto: A.H. Hovey, 1871.

Physical description: v, 408 p., ports.; 19 cm.

Language: English

Also published, Yarmouth, N.S.: J. Killam, 1871 (v, 408p.); Toronto: Hunter, Rose, 1871 (v, 408p.). A valuable history of the Rebellion because it is based on a diary in which Begg recorded occurrences and the movement of local opinion from day to day.

Subject headings:

• Diaries
• Manitoba--History
• Red River Rebellion, 1869-70--History