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Report of the Select Committee to Whom Was Referred the Subject of the Formation of an Ice Bridge Over the St. Lawrence at Quebec (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover
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Explore a pivotal winter plans saga that shaped Quebec’s harbor and trade
This historical collection tracks the long effort to form a regular Ice Bridge across the St. Lawrence at Quebec. It gathers reports, petitions, and expert opinions drawn from city councils, committees, and Parliament, revealing the debates, proposed engineering ideas, and political stakes behind trying to stop and guide frozen river ice for safe winter transport and commerce.
The book presents the sequence of events from early attempts in the 1830s through mid‑19th century discussions. It shows how residents, engineers, and leaders weighed feasibility, costs, and potential economic benefits. You’ll see the roles of multiple plans, from ice-anchors to block piers and booms, and how ideas evolved toward a practical vision for winter navigation.- Key figures and official proceedings shaping a major infrastructure idea
- Technical proposals, calculations, and the search for practical safety and revenue
- Public meetings, petitions, and committee deliberations across years
- A window into 19th‑century debates about trade, navigation, and regional development
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