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Canada: the Empire of the North / Being the Romantic Story of the New Dominion's Growth from Colony to Kingdom

By Agnes C. Laut
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A popular narrative retells the region's growth from early transatlantic voyages by the Cabots and Cartier through centuries of colonial rivalry and westward expansion across lakes, prairies, and the Pacific coast. It sketches the fur trade and the Hudson's Bay Company's role, settlement patterns, Confederation and the political and economic forces that welded distant provinces into a nation, and the human stories that animated those changes. Chapters favor vivid portraits and adventurous episodes over formal chronology, addressing geography, institutions, and the people who shaped national development.

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Agnes C. Laut

Agnes C. Laut was a Canadian author known for her historical narratives that explore the development of Canada and its frontier history. Her works often focus on the fur trade, exploration, and the lives of early settlers, providing a vivid portrayal of the challenges and adventures faced by those who shaped the nation. Notable titles include "Canada: the Empire of the North," which chronicles the growth of Canada from a colony to a kingdom, and "Pathfinders of the West," detailing the journeys of explorers like Lewis and Clark. Laut's writing contributes significantly to the understanding of Canadian heritage and the spirit of adventure that characterized the country's early years.

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