New realms

Written at the height of Canada’s rail construction era, this work documents a gruelling cross-country expedition by George Munro Grant (1835-1902) in the company of chief engineer Sir Sandford Fleming (1827-1915) to chart the route of a new railway to open up the west to settlement.

Ocean to ocean (London : Sampson Low, Marston, Low, & Searle, 1873)

If you would like to view the spotlight exhibition, or to consult material in this vein, please contact the staff of the Special Collections Reading Room in the Hardiman Research Building at specialcollections@nuigalway.ie.
A spotlight exhibition can also be viewed on the digital display wall in the Hardiman Foyer during the month of April.