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1942: The Golden Dog (Le Chien d’Or): a Romance of Old Quebec, by William Kirby
“The Golden Dog (Le Chien d’Or): A Romance of Old Quebec,” authored by William Kirby and published in 1877, is a significant work in Canadian literature. The novel’s setting in the 18th century and its publication in the late 19th century have made it a staple in the study of early Canadian fiction. The story is set against the backdrop of Old Quebec, vividly capturing the social, political, and cultural dynamics of the city during the French colonial era. -
1980: The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada, by Kenneth Bagnell
“The Little Immigrants: The Orphans Who Came to Canada” by Kenneth Bagnell is a historical non-fiction work, the present copy of which was published by Macmillan of Canada in Toronto in 1980. Hardcover volume bound in brown cloth with gilt lettering on the spine.
The book tells the story of the thousands of British children who were sent to Canada between 1869 and 1939 as part of a child migration scheme. Bagnell provides a detailed account of their journey, the conditions they faced, and the impact it had on their lives. The book is in very good+ condition with minor wear to the dust jacket and bears an owner’s inscription on the front endpaper. The work is a valuable resource for anyone interested in Canadian history and the experiences of child migrants.