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Maptour: The Printed Word 1752 – 1900


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The Printed Word 1752 – 1900:
Canada, a Literate Nation

Canada at the dawn of the 20th century was a literate nation. Practically every town had a newspaper and an editor who freely expressed his political opinions. Secular and religious libraries, private and public, offered information and recreation in both urban and rural settings in this era before broadcasting made learning a more passive experience.

 

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