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History Pre-confederation (to 1867)

Pioneer Travel in Upper Canada

by (author) Edwin Guillet

Publisher
University of Toronto Press
Initial publish date
Dec 2018
Category
Pre-Confederation (to 1867), General, Social History
  • eBook

    ISBN
    9781487598020
    Publish Date
    Dec 2018
    List Price
    $29.95

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One of the most fascinating aspects of the history of Canada is the development of trave—from the canoe-routes and woodland trails first followed by the Indians, the fur-traders and explorers, and the pioneers, to the canals, locks, and highways of a later age, and the seaways, railroads, and air routes of today. Equally interesting is the story of the development of the means of transport—canoes, bateaux, sailing-ships, steamships, stage-coaches, railway cars.

 

This volume contains the chapters from Mr. Guillet's large volume, Early Life in Upper Canada, describing early travel and transportation. He draws on contemporary letters, diaries, newspapers, and periodicals, in order to describe vividly the conditions of travel at various periods, and the book is abundantly illustrated with authentic portraits, photographs, and drawings.

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