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  • Toronto of Old

    Enriched edition. Collections and recollections illustrative of the early settlement and social life of the capital of Ontario

    In 'Toronto of Old,' Henry Scadding presents a rich tapestry of the city's history, weaving together vivid narratives and meticulous research that captures the spirit of 19th-century Toronto. The book employs a narrative style that combines the precision of historical documentation with the charm of anecdotal storytelling, allowing readers to vividly envision the everyday life, cultural dynamics, ... Leer más

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  • Toronto of Old

    "Toronto of Old" by Henry Scadding is a historical account that delves into the early days of Toronto, capturing the essence of the city as it transformed from a small settlement into a bustling urban center. Scadding, a prominent figure in Toronto's history, meticulously documents the lives of its early inhabitants, their struggles, and the development of the city's infrastructure. Through vivid ... Leer más

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  • Toronto of Old

    In 1686 the vicinage of Lake Simcoe, especially the district between Lake Simcoe and Lake Huron, appears to have been commonly known as the Toronto region. We deduce this from the old contemporary maps, on one or other of which Matchedash bay is the Bay of Toronto; the river Severn is the Toronto river; Lake Simcoe itself is Toronto Lake; the chain of Lakes passing south-eastward from the ... Leer más

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  • Toronto of Old

    In 1873, Henry Scadding, former rector of Toronto’s Church of the Holy Trinity, wrote the definitive history of early Toronto. His detailed portrait of the streets, customs and prominent citizens is a goldmine of sights and insights into a Toronto long-since disappeared.Toronto of Old was first reprinted in 1966 and has been out of print since 1973. The later version, edited by Frederick H. ... Leer más

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  • Toronto of Old

    Enriched edition. Collections and recollections illustrative of the early settlement and social life of the capital of Ontario

    In "Toronto of Old," Henry Scadding offers a meticulously researched and richly detailed chronicle of the city's history from the early settlements to the mid-nineteenth century. Writing in an engaging narrative style, Scadding blends historical facts with evocative descriptions of the landscape, architecture, and social fabric of Toronto. His work serves not only as a historical account but also ... Leer más

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  • Rig

    An Oral History of the Ocean Ranger Disaster

    In the early hours of February 15, 1982, while undertaking exploratory drilling one hundred and seventy nautical miles east of St. John's, Newfoundland, the Ocean Ranger, the Titantic of semi-submersible oil rigs, capsized and sank in a severe weather storm. All eighty-four crewmen, including fifty-six Newfoundlanders, were lost. It was Canada's worst maritime disaster since the Second World War, ... Leer más

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  • A Cowherd in Paradise

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