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History of Niagara (in Part) (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Janet Carnochan

 
9780331571479: History of Niagara (in Part) (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore the jail, court house, and dramatic history of Niagara .

This book offers a window into the town’s justice past and the human stories that played out within its walls, framed by the larger history of the region.

Delve into vivid scenes from the old Niagara court, where famous trials and dramatic events shaped the community. The narrative touches on key episodes, from notable trials and prison life to the people who lived through migration, rebellion, and reform. It balances legal history with personal anecdotes and echoes of a town in flux.
  • Accounts of historic trials, including the Gourlay case and other notable justice moments
  • Descriptions of the jail and court house as they stood in different eras
  • Accounts of social upheavals, including slave rescue, debtors in jail, and Fenian prisoners
  • Connections to local institutions, churches, and community figures that shaped Niagara’s past
Ideal for readers of local Canadian history who enjoy vivid scenes from the past and a tangible sense of a town’s evolving justice system and social life.

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