History of the Settlement of Upper Canada, Ontario: With Special Reference to the Bay Quinte (1869) - Paperback

by William Canniff (Author)

The book ""History Of The Settlement Of Upper Canada, Ontario: With Special Reference To The Bay Quinte"" was written by William Canniff and was first published in 1869. The book is a detailed account of the history of Upper Canada, which is now known as Ontario, with a special focus on the Bay Quinte region.The author begins by discussing the early history of the region, including the arrival of the French and British explorers and the establishment of settlements by the United Empire Loyalists. The book then goes on to describe the various waves of immigration that occurred throughout the 19th century, including the arrival of Scottish, Irish, and German settlers.Throughout the book, Canniff provides detailed descriptions of the various towns and villages that were established in the Bay Quinte region, as well as the social and economic conditions of the time. He also discusses the role of religion in the region, including the establishment of various churches and the impact of religious beliefs on the settlers.Overall, ""History Of The Settlement Of Upper Canada, Ontario: With Special Reference To The Bay Quinte"" is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of the region, providing valuable insights into the early settlement and development of Upper Canada.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.