Speaker or author: Delany, Martin Robison, 1812-1885
Newspaper or publication: Chatham Tri-Weekly Planet (with portions taken from the Chatham Weekly Planet)
The speaker gave an account of his recent explorations in Liberia including geological and geographical information. He also stressed the kindness, curiosity and willingness to learn of the people he encountered in Africa.
Description of file(s): PDF 3 page, 630 word document (text and images)
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Title: Voice of the Fugitive - March 12, 1851
Speaker or author: editor
Newspaper or publication: Voice of the Fugitive (1851 - 1852)
The writer discusses the agricultural value of growing flax and hemp, two crops that do well in Canadian soil.
Description of file(s): one scanned, two columned, newspaper page