Canada West by Canada. Department of the Interior
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"Canada West" by Canada Department of the Interior is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The publication serves as a promotional document detailing the opportunities associated with settling and farming in Western Canada, particularly in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta. The text highlights the vast amounts of arable land available for homesteading and the favorable conditions for agriculture in the region, making it a compelling read for prospective settlers and
farmers. The opening of the book lays out the regulations for obtaining land in these provinces, emphasizing the eligibility criteria, the steps needed to acquire a homestead, and the agricultural prospects of the land. Highlighting the area's geographical advantages, it discusses crop yields, the success of mixed farming, and the rapid growth of local settlements and towns. By showcasing the demand for food production, the book aims to attract immigrants and settlers to take advantage of the rich resources available in Western Canada, as well as reinforce a sense of optimism about the burgeoning agricultural economy at the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Canada. Department of the Interior |
|---|---|
| Title | Canada West |
| Credits |
Produced by Marcia Brooks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Canada Team at www.pgdpcanada.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HC: Social sciences: Economic history and conditions, Special topics |
| LoC Class | F1001: North America local history: Canada |
| Subject | Agriculture -- Prairie Provinces |
| Subject | Northwest, Canadian -- Economic conditions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 35439 |
| Release Date | Mar 1, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 623 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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