Dot It Down

A Story of Life in the North-West

By Alexander Begg
Series edited by Douglas Lochhead
Categories: History, World History, Canadian History, Literature & Language Studies, Canadian Literature
Series: Heritage
Publisher: University of Toronto Press, Scholarly Publishing Division
Paperback : 9781442651791, 386 pages, December 1973
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Description

Dealing in part with the people involved in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-70, the novel is based on Begg's own experiences in the Red River Settlement and describes the realities of pioneer life. 'Dot It Down' was the nickname of Charles Mair, poet and member of the Canada First Movement.