 | Dot It Down: A Story of Life in the North-West Dealing in part with the people involved in the Red River Rebellion of 1869-70, the novel is based on Begg's own experiences in the Red River Settlement and describes the realities of pioneer life. 'Dot It Down' was the nickname of Charles Mair, poet and member of the Canada First Movement. Begg Alexander : Alexander Begg (1839-1897) was a businessman, author, newspaper editor, and office holder. Lochhead Douglas :Douglas Lochhead (1922-2011) was a professor emeritus of Mount Allison University. |
