England and Canada A Summer Tour Between Old and New Westminster, with Historical Notes

"England and Canada" by Sandford Fleming is a recollection of a late 19th-century trip across Canada, connecting the nation to its British roots. The story follows Fleming’s travels from the eastern coast of Canada to the far west, highlighting the relationship between Canada and England through trade and history. He focuses on themes of national pride, compares Canadian and British life, and looks at how travel and communication changed to unite the two regions. The book starts with Newfoundland, describing it as important due to its place as the entrance to North America, as well as its history for sailing. Fleming speaks of ship travel over time, pointing out that steamships made travelling over the Atlantic easier. As Fleming gets ready for his trip, he offers his own view on what makes the connection between the two countries important, mixing travel writing with historical thoughts.