Poetry · Character
John Galt
The Scottish novelist, referenced in the poems.
minor
Also known as Galt, Dunlop John Galt, Dunlop
First appearance: reminiscences
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Manager of the Canada Company's lands and a Scottish novelist; co-planner of Guelph, Stratford, and Goderich.
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