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Canada. Department of the Interior
Canada. Dept. of the Interior
Canada West
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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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Reading ease score: 62.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Agriculture -- Prairie Provinces
Northwest, Canadian -- Economic conditions
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F1001
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Category: Travel Writing
Category: History - Other
Category: History - Modern (1750+)
Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming
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