A practical, historical directory of Canadian merchants and lenders from 1897.
This reference book provides ratings of merchants, manufacturers, and traders across the Dominion of Canada, with an appendix that lists banking towns, banks, and banking rules by province.
This edition helps readers understand credit practice in late 19th-century Canada. It combines business ratings with practical information on banks, law, and credit procedures, making it a useful resource for researchers, historians, and anyone studying historical commerce.
- Detailed ratings of businesses across Canada and the United States, including manufacturers and traders
- An appendix of banking towns, banks, and bankers for reference
- Information on collection laws and credit practice in various provinces
- Context for historical commerce and credit decisions in the late 1800s
Ideal for readers of historical business records and researchers interested in 19th-century Canadian commerce.