A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration

"A Boy of the Dominion: A Tale of Canadian Immigration" by F. S. Brereton is a story set in the transition of Joe Bradley's life, a young orphan who chooses to leave his old life behind. The book opens with Joe moving on from his father’s old cycle shop and looking for something new. He learns about the amazing chances in Canada. Some local people, including a doctor and a police officer, give Joe advice and teach him more on the opportunities that this fresh start can bring. He gets inspired to move away from his current town. The beginning of the story shows Joe as a strong and clever person who decides to go on an adventure in a new place.