Heaman examines the ways in which British North America was advertised at home and abroad in the pursuit of productivity, markets, capital, and immigrants, and evaluates the exhibitions' impact on private industry, the government, and Canadian identity. She also considers the participation of women and native peoples at local and international exhibits, showing how they transcended the limited spheres of representation imposed upon them.

Lists publications of Geological Survey of Canada from its inception to August 1, 1917. Arranged into sections according to type of publication. Includes finding list arranged according to provinces and territories as well as author index.