Explore a 19th‑century map of trade in North America—from Great Lakes routes to Atlantic ports.
This government report presents a full picture of commerce and navigation in the United States and British North American colonies, based on official data and maps.
Originally prepared to inform the Senate, the book details inland and overseas trade, transportation networks, and the growth of lake and canal commerce. It highlights the importance of the St. Lawrence and inland waterways, examines railroads and canals, and surveys the economic links among provinces, ports, and interior markets. Rich with statistical tables and descriptive notes, this edition provides historical context for early American and Canadian commerce.
- Structured sections on the Great Lakes trade, canals, railroads, and intercolonial commerce.
- Maps and statistical data illustrating transport, tonnage, and exports.
- Profiles of Canadian provinces and key Atlantic ports with trade details.
- Appendices and notes that explain the development of inland waterways and shipping.
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century economic history, trade policy, and maritime transport.