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Peel 824

Barnes, Harris H. [info]. Journal of a trip to Manitoba and back, June and July, 1878. Halifax, N.S.: Printed by J.W. Doley, 1879.

Physical description: 22 p.; 22 cm.

Language: English

"In Ontario prevails a tremendous excitement generally known as 'the Manitoba fever,' and to a lesser degree its influence is felt in Nova Scotia…. Some persons are under the impression that all they have to do is apply to the Dominion Government and receive free grants of farms of the very best quality free of charge…. This delusion was even published as a fact in a certain Halifax newspaper…."

Subject headings:

• Diaries
• Manitoba--Description and travel

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