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Queen's Birth-Day, 1880: Quebec, Its Gates and Environs; Something About the Streets, Lanes and Early History of the Ancient Capital (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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It has more than once been remarked by tourists that, in their peculiar fondness for a religious nomenclature, the early French settlers of Quebec must have exhausted the saintly calendar in adapting names to their public high ways, places and institutions. To this pardonable trait in their character, we must unquestionably ascribe the names given to two of the three original gates in their primitive.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2024
- ISBN 10 1334220468
- ISBN 13 9781334220463
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages101
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers an informative excursion through Quebec City's historic landmarks, connecting the reader to the people who lived and the events that unfolded here. More than a guidebook, it illuminates the city's storied past through the lens of its buildings, streets, and monuments. With its rich tapestry of indigenous, French, and British influences, Quebec City emerges as a vibrant and multifaceted place. The book invites readers to experience the city not just as tourists, but as time travelers, exploring its byways with the eyes of its inhabitants across the centuries. The author's insights reveal the complex and captivating narrative embedded within the city's physical fabric, making this book an invaluable companion for anyone eager to delve into the heart of Quebec City. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334220463_0
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