The Canadian Almanac And Repository Of Useful Knowledge For The Year 1889, Being The First After Leap Year; Containing Full And Authentic Commercial, ... Financial, And General Information

Step into the heart of Victorian era Canada with The Canadian Almanac And Repository Of Useful Knowledge For The Year 1889. This distinguished annual directory compendium offers a rare, panoramic view of the nation as it stood at the dawn of modernity-brimming with authentic commercial statistics, detailed governmental departmental listings, and invaluable genealogical and local history references. Here, every page is a window into the daily workings, aspirations, and achievements of Canadians in the 1880s. The facts speak for themselves. A trusted statistical yearbook for its time, this facsimile reprint edition gathers a wealth of information: astronomical tables and ephemeris for the amateur sky-watcher; financial and educational data for scholars; ecclesiastical and commercial records for researchers and collectors. Whether you seek insights into North American almanacs, a collector reference volume, or a foundation for family history research, this almanac stands as a testament to Canada's evolving identity and industrious spirit. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Both a practical Canadian almanac reference and a cultural artefact, it invites casual readers, historians, and classic-literature enthusiasts to rediscover the richness of Canada's past.