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Caird's Slanders On Canada Answered And Refuted! (1859)

Caird's Slanders On Canada Answered And Refuted! (1859)

Caird, James

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Canadian HistoryCanadaFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1166417050
ISBN13: 9781166417055
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 54
Weight: 0.19
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Caird's Slanders On Canada Answered And Refuted! is a book written by James Caird in 1859. The book is a response to the criticisms made by Caird against Canada in his previous work, entitled Prairie Farming in America. In this book, Caird sets out to refute the negative stereotypes and misconceptions about Canada that he had previously propagated. Caird's Slanders On Canada Answered And Refuted! is divided into three sections. The first section deals with Caird's criticisms of Canada's climate and geography. Caird had previously claimed that Canada's climate was too harsh for successful agriculture, but in this book, he presents evidence to the contrary, arguing that Canada's climate is actually well-suited to farming. The second section of the book deals with Caird's criticisms of Canada's political and social systems. Caird had previously claimed that Canada was a backward and uncivilized country, but in this book, he presents evidence to the contrary, arguing that Canada's political and social systems are actually quite advanced and progressive. The final section of the book deals with Caird's criticisms of Canada's economic systems. Caird had previously claimed that Canada's economy was stagnant and unproductive, but in this book, he presents evidence to the contrary, arguing that Canada's economy is actually growing and thriving. Overall, Caird's Slanders On Canada Answered And Refuted! is a comprehensive rebuttal of the negative stereotypes and misconceptions about Canada that were prevalent in the mid-19th century. Caird's book is an important historical document that sheds light on the attitudes and beliefs of the time, and it remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Canada or the history of colonialism more broadly.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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