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Goodspeed, Michael J. (Michael James), 1951-, author

How different it was : Canadians at the time of confederation / Michael J. Goodspeed.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN 978-1-4597-3694-8 (softcover).--ISBN 978-1-4597-3695-5 (PDF).--

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1. Canada--History--1867-. 2. Canada--Social life and customs.

3. National characteristics, Canadian--History. I. Title.

FC500.G66 2017 971.05 C2017-900759-9

C2017-900760-2

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