CONTENTS

CHAPTER I

THE EARL OF EGMONT AND THE ISLAND

I remember Lord Egmont, cross on the new car ferry, and arrive in Borden

CHAPTER II

THE FIRST SUBMARINE CABLE

I hear the story of the cable, see Marie Antoinette’s snuff-box, and hear about the ice-boats. I hunt for the aboiteau in Tr on, and visit Crapaud and Victoria. I see the cairn at Holland ove and think of the Duke of Kent .

CHAPTER III

FORT LA JOYE AND TALES OF THE MICMACS

I visit Fort la Joye, meet the Smith family, and review people’s impressions of the Island. I tell the story of the fair Mineota

CHAPTER IV

CHARLOTTETOWN, CARLYLE’S BLUMINE AND THE ISLAND MUSE

I describe Charlottetown. I am reminded of Margaret Gordon and Carlyle, of Sir Alexander Bannerman, of Desbrisay. I recall the ghost story, meet two Americans again, and read poetry in Victoria Park. We discuss the Ich Dien motto, Robert Harris Memorial Gallery, the boats. I remember the man who could not leave the Island

CHAPTER V

THE SELKIRK SETTLERS

I meet a friend. We follow the Cavalry and Infantry to Vernon River and shop there. We recall the lot-drawing contest, meet two “ flats, " and visit Belfast. We think of Selkirk, and of the election riot; wander through the Polly cemetery; and meet Point Prim’s oldest inhabitant

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