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German Canadiana in Ontario Bibliography
The floodgate: random writings of our ain folk
Type: BookAbstract: A collection of anecdotes about the Doon, Hespeler and Galt areas. The author relates personal encounters with artist Homer Watson and describes people from different ethnic and cultural backgrounds ...Keywords: ReminiscencesArt and artistsMennonitesSettlers PennsylvaniaSettlers EnglishSettlers IrishSettlers ScottishSettlers GermanRailwaysPublishersYear of publication: 1952Historical Period: c1800-1952Export options:Travels in America, with special reference to the province of Ontario as a home for working men
Type: BookAbstract: A Scottish temperance preacher describes six months in rural Ontario in 1869, including a visit to Galt. Many general comments are made about Ontario, but the drinking habits are particularly noted.Keywords: LiquorTravellers' guidesTemperance movementSocial life and customsProhibitionLegislationSettlers PioneerYear of publication: 1871Historical Period: 1868-1869Export options: