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Canada are becoming better known, such books as Mr. Silver's 

 must be of value in directing still further attention to them. Halifax 

 is less than a week's voyage from the United Kingdom, and with 

 an improved service, such as I hope to see in the early future, it 

 will be much more accessible than it is now. Increased facilities 

 will induce many to visit Nova Scotia, and its valleys, rivers and 

 forests, who are not yet acquainted with this beautiful Province. 



There is something especially fascinating about Nova Scotia, 

 and its sister Maritime Provinces. From whatever point of view 

 they are regarded historical, industrial, or social they are most 

 attractive. Much has been written of their scenery, the sport they 

 afford, and the happiness and comfort of their thriving populations. 

 And it is generally admitted that Eastern Canada has a great future 

 before it. For some years it has been to some extent overshadowed 

 by the West ; but its day has now arrived, and it is bound to share 

 in the era of prosperity which the whole Dominion is certain to 

 experience in the next few decades. 



I need only say in conclusion that I hope the volume will meet 

 with the success it deserves. 



STRATHCONA. 



