The Canadian Militia: A History of the Origin and Development of the Force (Classic Reprint)

PREFACE TIIL remarkable progress made by Canada during the past eight or ten years i" the development, of her Datura) resources, in the extension of her domestic industries and in the expansion of hoi" internal and foreign commerce, has been accompanied by a development of wholesome national military spirit and by an evpangion of the defensive force of (he Dominion just as noteworthy and unquestionably just as essential to the continued prosperity and happiness of the inhabitants of the Dominion as a people. * The sound, sober military spirit which permeates the loyal and patriotic popula-lion of Canada is unquestionably nnc of tJw niosi valuable assets of tliis great, country. History proves beyond all cavil thai the continued possession of a sterling military spirit is absolutely essential ro the preservation of the lilferr.y. the material prosperity, the higher standards of moral and religions life, and the U'Uc happiness of nations. Ancient empire* like .Assyria. Babylonia. Kg

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