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Begg, Alexander merchant (1839-1897) [info]. " Dot it down": A story of life in the North-West. Toronto: Hunter, Rose & Co, 1871.

Physical description: viii, 9-381, [3] p., front.; 19 cm.

Language: English

Includes advertising. Novel describing the experiences of a family from Ontario who immigrated to the Red River Settlement. The book was obviously written to attract immigrants. An appendix informs the prospective immigrant about routes to Red River. Also published, Toronto: University of Toronto Press, c1973 & 1978 (381p.).

Subject headings:

• Advertising
• Fiction